Washington tightens visa rules for foreign students
The US Department of Homeland Security has replaced the 'duration of status' visa system with a fixed four-year limit for foreign students. This policy change aims to curb immigration system abuse but may complicate long-term academic programs like doctoral research.
A woman leaves the US Citizenship and Immigration Services offices in New York, US, August 15, 2012. — Reuters Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source • DHS limits stays to four years under new framework, citing ‘abuse of immigration system’ • Move likely to deter thousands of foreign students from applying to American universities
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