US Student Visa Applications Resumes With Mandatory Social Media Screening
The United States has resumed processing student visa applications after a month-long suspension, but foreign students now face a new requirement: they must make…
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Faith Amonimo is a Tech Editor and Newsletter Lead at Techsoma Africa, where she reports on technology and digital innovation across Africa and global markets. Her work explores how technological developments are shaping business, society, and the future of work, bringing a human-centered perspective to tech journalism.
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