The State Department emphasizes its strong commitment to protecting the nation and its citizens by maintaining strict national security and public safety standards in the visa process. It makes clear that a U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right.
To identify visa applicants who may be inadmissible or pose a threat to U.S. security, the department uses all available information during screening and vetting. New guidance requires a comprehensive review, including examining the online presence, of all student and exchange visitor applicants applying for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas.
To support this process, applicants for these visas must set their social media profiles to “public” so that their online activities can be reviewed.
The U.S. Embassy in Sofia has restarted scheduling appointments for F, M, and J visa applications. Applicants can check the USTravelDocs website for available appointment times.
Every visa decision is ultimately a matter of national security. The United States remains vigilant during visa issuance to ensure that applicants do not intend harm to Americans or U.S. interests. It also requires that applicants prove their eligibility and show that they plan to follow the terms of their visa.
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