The Trump administration recently halted student visa interviews and revoked visas for Chinese students, citing national security concerns. (reuters.com) This market resolves to 'Yes' if the U.S. Department of State announces the resumption of student visa interviews for Chinese applicants before July 2, 2025. Official announcements from the U.S. Department of State will serve as the resolution source.

Resolution criteria

This market resolves to 'Yes' if the U.S. Department of State announces the resumption of student visa interviews for Chinese applicants before July 2, 2025. Official announcements from the U.S. Department of State will serve as the resolution source. (travel.state.gov)

Background

In May 2025, the U.S. government, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announced aggressive measures to revoke visas for Chinese students, particularly those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields. This policy also included halting new student visa appointments for Chinese nationals, citing national security concerns. (reuters.com)

Considerations

The suspension of student visa interviews for Chinese applicants has significant implications for U.S. universities, many of which rely on international students for tuition revenue and cultural diversity. The policy has been met with criticism from educational institutions and international bodies, who argue that it could harm the U.S.'s global reputation and hinder access to top international talent in fields like artificial intelligence. (ft.com)