US new immigration rule threatens stay of over 3 lakh Indian students on F-1 visa
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new immigration rule that will cap the stay of over 300,000 Indian students on F-1 visas at a maximum of four years. This rule eliminates the 'duration of status' provision, which previously allowed students to extend their stay without additional screening. Experts warn that this change could complicate the status of current students, with further clarity expected when the rule takes effect in mid-September.