In May, the U.S. State Department (Department) directed U.S. embassies and consulates to pause new student and exchange visitor (F, M, J) visa appointments to enhance their social media vetting. This pause was lifted on June 18, 2025, but some international doctors have not been able to secure a visa.

In May, the U.S. State Department (Department) directed U.S. embassies and consulates to pause new student and exchange visitor (F, M, J) visa appointments to enhance their social media vetting. This pause was lifted on June 18, 2025, but some international doctors have not been able to secure a visa.