The US State Department has temporarily stopped scheduling new visa interviews for foreign students because it plans to check their social media activity more closely. This rule does not affect applicants who already have an interview scheduled. A document signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that consulates should not schedule more student visa appointments until new rules for checking social media are released. This action is similar to the Trump administration's previous strict measures against international students. A long delay in scheduling student visas could make it difficult for students to enroll in summer and fall classes, and fewer international students could negatively affect university budgets.