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The United States Government has announced plans to shorten the validity period of visas issued to international students and foreign journalists.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the proposed rule would cap F visas, which allow foreign students to study in the U.S, at a maximum of four years.
At present, student visas typically cover the full duration of an academic program, which can run beyond five years for doctoral candidates.
For international media professionals, visa validity would be limited to 240 days with the option of a single extension for another 240 days.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the proposed rule would cap F visas, which allow foreign students to study in the U.S, at a maximum of four years.
At present, student visas typically cover the full duration of an academic program, which can run beyond five years for doctoral candidates.
For international media professionals, visa validity would be limited to 240 days with the option of a single extension for another 240 days.