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The Trump administration is expected to ease restrictions on international student visas after President Donald Trump indicated a softer approach toward Chinese students . His remarks suggest that the pause on student visa processing may soon be lifted, according to a report by the Times of India.On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said, 'We will provide to China what was agreed to, including Chinese students using our colleges and universities.' He further added, 'We have 500,000 students coming in from China,' highlighting the role foreign students play in supporting US institutions.As part of ongoing US-China negotiations, the administration agreed to permit Chinese student inflow in line with trade deal commitments. Trump stated he had always supported foreign student enrollment in the US, as it benefits schools and universities.However, visa processing remains on hold temporarily. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed all US embassies and consulates to pause visa interviews. This step is part of preparations for expanded social media screening.(Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates)'Effective immediately, in preparation for an expansion of required social media screening and vetting, consular sections should not add any additional students of exchange visitor (F, M and J) visa appointment capacity until further guidance is issued septel (separate telegram), which we anticipate in the coming days,' the official cable said.Earlier this week, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce indicated that the pause was temporary. 'People should watch for those spaces to be open, and should continue to apply. This is not going to be a lengthy or an ongoing dynamic,' Bruce said during a media briefing.She clarified that the pause is procedural. 'It was meant for a specific, almost an administrative adjustment,' she added. Bruce confirmed that the timeline for reopening visa interviews would be short. 'And that process, we were told, would be rapid,' she said.(With inputs from TOI)
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