The US State Department has temporarily stopped scheduling new visa interviews for international students because they want to check their social media more carefully. This rule does not affect students who already have an appointment. A message from Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that consulates should not schedule more student visa appointments until they get clear instructions on these new social media checks. This decision is similar to previous actions against international students, like what happened with Harvard University and changes to the legal status of many students already in the US. The current government is also continuing the policy of looking at visa applicants' social media. If they stop scheduling student visas for a long time, it could cause problems for students who plan to start classes in the summer or fall. Also, fewer international students could negatively affect university budgets.