Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Trump administration announced new measures to significantly shorten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors, and journalists. The Department of Homeland Security's new rule caps student and exchange visa periods at four years, a change from their current allowance for the entire program duration. Journalists' visas, which previously could last for years, will now be limited to 240 days, or 90 days for Chinese nationals. Visa holders will retain the option to apply for extensions, and the changes will take effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, pending congressional review. The administration justified these changes by citing a "dramatic rise" in these visa categories and challenges in monitoring nonimmigrants. In fullTrump administration moves to change regulations for journalist and student visasMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Here’s what to know about Trump’s changes to student and journalist visa processes
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Trump administration announced new measures to significantly shorten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors, and journalists. The Department of Homeland Security's new rule caps student and exchange visa periods at four years, a change from their current allowance for the entire program duration. Journalists' visas, which previously could last for years, will now be limited to 240 days, or 90 days for Chinese nationals. Visa holders will retain the option to apply for extensions, and the changes will take effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, pending congressional review. The administration justified these changes by citing a "dramatic rise" in these visa categories and challenges in monitoring nonimmigrants. In fullTrump administration moves to change regulations for journalist and student visasMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
