Trump’s latest visa move puts an expiration date on studying in the US
The Trump administration introduced a rule capping initial F-1 student visa admissions at four years, regardless of program length. The policy also restricts students from pursuing subsequent degrees at the same or lower academic levels and shortens the post-completion grace period.
Why it matters
This policy significantly alters the landscape for international students in the US, potentially impacting university enrollment and long-term academic planning.
The rule makes several changes affecting international students. hapabapa/Getty Images A new Trump administration rule means caps foreign students' initial admission to the US at four years. To extend their stay, students must apply to DHS or leave and re-enter the country. It's the latest move by the Trump administration to put new limits on visas. The Trump administration is introducing a new rule that puts an expiration date on how long people on student visas can initially stay in the US. For decades, international students have been allowed to remain in the US on a student visa, called the F-1, for the duration of their course of study. But in a new rule announced Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said it would cap the initial admission period at four years, regardless of how long a visa holder's course lasts.
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