US tightens visa rule for foreign students, exchange visitors
The US Department of Homeland Security ended the decades-old 'duration of status' policy for foreign students and exchange visitors.
Under the new rule, F, J, and I visa holders are admitted only for the duration of their academic programme, subject to a maximum stay of four years.
The grace period after studies is reduced from 60 days to 30 days.
Graduate students can no longer transfer to another university or change their programme without fresh authorization.
Students seeking to stay beyond four years must apply to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services for an extension.
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