Indian students are worried about Trump's new decision on student visa! Why did they suddenly start deleting their social media accounts?:

News Topical, Digital Desk : There is a lot of anxiety among Indian students planning to study in America. This is because the administration of US President Donald Trump has made social media verification mandatory before approving visas for international students.

An internal cable from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that visa applicants would be scrutinized for their social media posts before being allowed to enter the US.

Why was this decision taken?

The move comes amid a widespread crackdown on international students following pro-Palestinian protests at US universities last year. The decision has caused concern among Indian students planning to study at US universities and they have now started deleting their social media posts.

Due to the Trump administration's decision to investigate social media accounts, Indian students are not only removing their posts from social media, but some are even deleting their social media accounts.

Why are students deleting their social media accounts?

According to a report by India Today, Manya (name changed), a student who was selected for a master's program at an Ivy League university, has deleted her Instagram and LinkedIn profiles. Manya's visa counselor had warned her that her political posts could pose a threat to her visa application.

Mamta Shekhawat, founder of Grading.com, said that even a small hint of political activism can lead to denial of US visa.