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State Department says it will increase visa scrutiny for Chinese nationals, gives few public details
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A State Department spokesperson said the department has notified Congress of a reorganization and announced new visa policies that will increase scrutiny of Chinese nationals, including some students and researchers, but declined to specify criteria or timelines.
A State Department spokesperson told reporters on Oct. 11 that the department has begun a policy to increase scrutiny of visas for Chinese nationals, including some students and researchers, and will revoke visas “as warranted.” The spokesperson said the department had notified Congress of a broader reorganization and that the visa actions are part of an effort the administration described as putting “America First.”
The spokesperson said the department will not publicly describe the specific methods or criteria used for visa vetting, citing privacy and national security. “We don’t give details about what our methods are regarding visas,” the spokesperson said. “Every prospective traveler to the United States undergoes interagency security vetting.”
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