US Plans Mandatory Five-Year Social Media Check for All Foreign Visitors Under New Trump Policy The Trump administration is proposing sweeping new entry rules that would require all foreign travellers—including Britons—to submit five years of social media history, email addresses, phone numbers, and detailed family information before being allowed into the United States. The plan, revealed in a notice published in the Federal Register, would make social-media screening mandatory for both visa and ESTA applicants. The new policy also seeks expanded biometric data collection, including face scans, fingerprints, iris scans, and possibly DNA. Rights groups have raised concerns as reports increase of travellers being denied entry based on phone content or online posts critical of President Trump. The proposal comes amid ongoing controversies over free speech, including clashes between the Trump administration, media figures, and institutions like Harvard University. A 60-day public consultation period is now open. #USImmigration #TrumpAdministration #SocialMediaScreening

Trump Administration Proposes 4-Year Cap on Nigerian, Other Foreign Students’ Stay in U.S. The Trump administration has proposed a new rule limiting international students, including Nigerians, to a maximum four-year stay in the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the rule is aimed at curbing “visa abuse” and preventing students from staying indefinitely by re-enrolling. Currently, student visas allow holders to remain for the “duration of status.” Under the new plan, stays would be capped at four years — a timeframe critics say is shorter than many postgraduate programs. Foreign journalists would also face stricter limits, with initial admission reduced to 240 days, extendable once. While the DHS argues the move would improve oversight, education experts warn it could hurt U.S. universities financially and deter global talent. #USImmigration #StudentVisa #Nigeria