Washington/ New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- As part of a broader crackdown on legal immigration, the Trump administration has proposed a new rule that would limit the duration of stay for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors, and members of the foreign media.
The regulation, announced today, aims to tighten oversight, prevent visa abuse, and enhance national security.
Under the proposed changes, the current "duration of status" model, used since 1978, would be replaced with fixed visa terms. This marks a significant shift in how international students and others are monitored while in the U.S.
The key provisions of the proposed rule states that foreign students, professors, physicians, and other eligible visa holders would have their autho...