US Judge Blocks Trump Visa Curbs On Foreign Students, Journalists
A US federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking new Trump administration rules that would have restricted the duration of visas for foreign students and journalists. The judge expressed skepticism regarding the policy's impact on research and economic growth.
Why it matters
The ruling protects the status of international students and media professionals, maintaining current educational and professional exchange standards.
A US federal judge on Monday postponed implementation of a Trump administration policy that would impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can study or work in the United States.The preliminary injunction from District Judge Dennis Saylor came one day before the new visa rules from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were scheduled to take effect.Under the proposed new rules, foreigners on student visas would be admitted for a maximum of up to four years after which they would have to apply for an extension. International students were previously allowed to remain for the duration of their studies.Foreign journalists would be limited to stays of just 240 days, or around eight months, but could apply for extensions of similar duration.
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