Indian students heading to US colleges are deleting old social media posts fearing visa rejection under Trump’s new policy targeting online behavior.
A New Fear Grips Indian Students
A sudden wave of panic is hitting Indian students who are getting ready to go to the United States. With their college dreams at risk. Many are quietly cleaning up their social media profiles some are even deleting entire accounts. This rush comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced stricter checks of online behavior for student visa applicants, especially for those applying to top universities like Harvard.
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Social Media, Now Part of the Visa Process
Rubio’s order from May 30 has changed things significantly. He has told US embassies worldwide to review the social media activity of student applicants as part of the visa evaluation process. In an unexpected twist, having little or no online activity might also raise red flags. Students now face an uncomfortable situation: if they delete too much, it may seem suspicious; if they leave too much, they risk misinterpretation.
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Harmless Posts Could Become Red Flags
What once seemed like innocent comments or personal opinions are now viewed differently. Indian students fear that a single political meme, a retweet, or even liking the wrong post might get noticed. With rising tensions between the Trump administration and schools like Harvard, international applicants feel stuck in the middle. Even educational counselors advise students not to remove their posts too quickly, as this might raise more questions than it answers.
Consultants Urge Digital Responsibility
Study abroad consultants are now teaching students how to manage their online presence wisely. The advice is straightforward but firm avoid posts related to controversial topics, especially political unrest or pro-Palestinian content. Since the US is reportedly using AI tools to monitor social media, students are warned that even an old comment might jeopardize their visa.
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Every Like Now Comes With a Risk
In this new reality students’ online activities are under scrutiny. From Facebook and Instagram to TikTok and X, every action matters. For thousands chasing the American dream the message is clear, watch what you say, tidy up your social media and think before you post. In today’s digital world a visa denial could stem from something you shared five years ago.