Dhaka, May 29 -- The United States has suspended the processing of all student and exchange visas for foreign nationals, including those from Bangladesh. The directive, issued Tuesday by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is part of the Trump administration's intensified scrutiny of international students, particularly their social media activity.
An internal State Department cable, seen by AFP, instructed US embassies and consulates globally to halt the allocation of appointment slots for student and exchange visa applicants until further notice. While the suspension may be temporary, the cable indicated that embassies could expect further guidance "in the coming days." However, with US missions already facing significant backlogs, the de...