Trump administration to cap F, J and I US visas, tighten rules for students, journalists
Indian Express – World
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The Trump administration on Thursday moved to tighten visa rules for international students, foreign journalists and cultural exchange visitors by replacing the current open-ended system with fixed-term visas, creating new hurdles for people seeking to study, work or report from the United States. The changes could have a significant impact on Indian nationals, who now make up the largest international student community in the United States. Indian journalists posted to the US would also face shorter visa validity periods under the new rules. Currently, F and J visa holders are generally allowed to remain in the United States for the duration of their academic programme or authorised employment, while I visas for journalists can remain valid for years. Under the new regulation, student and exchange visitor visas will generally be valid for no longer than four years. President Donald Trump , a Republican, launched a wide-ranging immigration crackdown after returning to office in January 2025. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ...
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