The Trump administration moved today to limit the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists, according to a government notice.
Reuters today reported that the new final rule from the Department of Homeland Security creates a fixed time period for F visas for international students, J visas that allow visitors on cultural exchange programmes to work in the U.S., and I visas for members of the media. Those visas are currently available for the duration of the programme or U.S.-based employment.
Reuters said that the effective date is 60 days from publication in the federal register, subject to congressional review.
Under the new regulation, the student and exchange visa periods would be no longer than four years. The visa for journalists – which currently can last years – would be up to 240 days or, in the case of Chinese nationals, 90 days, Reuters said.
The visa holders could apply for extensions, it said.
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