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New US visa rules will force foreign students to unlock social media profiles
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 19 Jun 2025
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Wasn't this always the case? I remember flying into the US during the Biden era as a tourist and had to declare my social media accounts.
During the Biden administration I should have gone to the US over 25 times, and 3 more during Trump's new term, and not once have they asked me for anything other than "how long are you here for" and "what's the purpose of your trip".
I guess I'm lucky, because I don't have a single mainstream social media account.
Biden didn't seem to care if you called him a "Demented Old Man"
This current administration is led by a crybaby
Both claims are true.
Yes I recalled that too but I don’t recall the public aspect to be turned on.
Wait really? 😂