Marco Rubio Announces New Plan to Revoke Chinese Student Visas

Published: Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 2:23 am

Rubio Targets Chinese Student Visas: New Plan to Revoke Visas Announced

Senator Marco Rubio has unveiled a new plan to "aggressively revoke" student visas held by Chinese students in the United States. The announcement, made on Wednesday, signals a potential shift in policy regarding international students from China, particularly those with ties to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in sensitive fields.

This move comes amidst a backdrop of increased scrutiny of international students and universities by U.S. officials. The Trump administration, during its time in office, previously targeted Ivy League institutions and sought to revoke student visas. This included attempts to challenge Harvard University's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), which allows the university to enroll international students.

Rubio's plan, detailed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) and a separate press release, indicates a multi-pronged approach. The State Department, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, will begin revoking visas. Furthermore, the plan includes revising visa criteria to increase scrutiny of future applications from the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong.

The current administration has also paused new student and exchange visitor visa interviews at U.S. consulates and embassies. Additionally, the White House is reportedly considering a new policy that would require foreign student visa applicants to undergo social media vetting.

This is a developing story, and further details are expected to emerge. The implications of this plan could be significant for Chinese students currently studying in the U.S. and those seeking to pursue education in the country.

Keywords: Marco Rubio, Chinese student visas, visa revocation, China, international students, student visas, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, Chinese Communist Party, Hong Kong, visa applications, Trump administration, education, U.S. policy

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