Trump State Dept announces new student-visa vetting will be ongoing process, not one-time check

"There's an interest in making sure that those who are here from China on a visa understand that we are taking our national security seriously," she continued. "And, if everything's fine, terrific. But, that will be a vetting that certainly continues and is important."

Citing national security concerns, Bruce did not reveal many details about what the new scrutiny on foreign students will look like. However, she did tell reporters that the student visa interviews will likely resume "sooner-than-later," once a formalized process has been agreed upon. 

Bruce framed the new student visa scrutiny as part of President Donald Trump's "America First" agenda aimed at reducing alleged political indoctrination on campuses and ensuring that American students can receive the highest quality education possible without interference.

"There's a reason why people come here - it's because of what the country represents. Yes, the excellence of our schools. And we want to keep it that way," Bruce told reporters Thursday.