F-1 Visa students in the U.S. can’t change courses, universities in first year after new visa rules

Indian students pursuing education in the United States are set to face new restrictions as newly admitted students will no longer be able to transfer universities immediately, but only after successfully completing one year of study.

This means new arrivals will no longer be able to transfer universities immediately, but only after successfully completing one year of study, according to a newly published rule that tightens the F-1 visa (Student Visa) programme.