How US move to shrink visa duration will hurt students already in the country
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new rule that eliminates the 'duration of status' provision for foreign students, exchange visitors, and media representatives, capping their authorized stay at four years. This policy change aligns with the Trump administration's broader immigration crackdown and will impact students already in the US, who will transition to the new system automatically. The rule affects holders of F-1 and J visas, who previously could extend their stay without additional screening.