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F visas

Coverage of F visas in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 18 · 02:27 UTCMost recent: Jul 18 · 18:27 UTC
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  • POLITICSJul 18 · 18:27 UTCDAWN
    Trump administration finalises overhaul of foreign journalists' visas, ends 'duration of status' system

    The Trump administration has finalized a rule ending the 'duration of status' system for foreign journalists on I visas, replacing it with fixed-term admissions requiring periodic government review. Journalists will generally be admitted for 240 days, with exceptions for Chinese journalists limited to 90 days, and the policy is part of broader visa regulations affecting F, J, and I visa holders.

  • SECURITYJul 18 · 16:21 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL
    How will U.S. visa policy changes affect students, media professionals, and exchange visitors | Explained

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security cites national security risks from Indian and Chinese students, implementing changes to F, J, and I visa categories. These changes will impact PhD scholars, journalists, and exchange visitors.

  • SECURITYJul 18 · 02:27 UTCDAWN
    Washington tightens visa rules for foreign students

    The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced stricter visa rules for foreign students, limiting F and J visa holders to a maximum stay of four years and requiring formal extensions for those needing additional time. The policy ends the previous 'duration of status' system, reduces the post-graduation departure grace period from 60 to 30 days, and aims to prevent what officials call abuse of the immigration system by perpetual enrollment.