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US shifts to fixed-duration foreign student visas
The US Department of Homeland Security has introduced a fixed stay duration for foreign students entering the country on F, J, and I visas. Under the new regulation, students may stay for up to 4 years and can request an extension if needed.
The US Department of Homeland Security announced that it has transitioned to a fixed stay duration for foreign students entering the country on F, J, and I non-immigrant visas.
According to a written statement from the department, provisions in the old system that allowed these individuals to stay indefinitely without routine government oversight have been removed. Under the new regulation, students or exchange program participants may stay in the US for the duration of their enrolled program, which may not exceed 4 years.
Visa holders who need additional time to complete their academic program may request an extension by applying to federal authorities. The regulation will be officially published in the coming days and will take effect 60 days after publication.
US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in his assessment, "For years, foreign students were admitted to the US indefinitely, which allowed thousands of people to abuse our immigration system by continuously enrolling in courses to avoid leaving the country." Mullin stated that with the new restrictions, they have regained the ability to effectively screen, examine, and monitor foreigners in the US.
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