The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed new rules to limit the duration of visas for international students, cultural exchange visitors, and members of the media. The regulation is part of a broader effort to tighten legal immigration in the United States.
Under the proposal, F visas for students, J visas for cultural exchange workers, and I visas for journalists would be granted for fixed periods rather than for the full length of programs or employment. Students and exchange visitors would be limited to a maximum of four years, while journalists would receive visas for up to 240 days, or 90 days for Chinese nationals. Visa holders could apply for extensions.
President Donald Trump, a Republican, launched a wide-ranging immigration crackdown after taking office in January. Officials said the new rule would help the government “monitor and oversee” visa holders while they are in the United States.
In 2024, there were about 1.6 million international students on F visas, 355,000 exchange visitors, and 13,000 journalists in the U.S. under these visa categories.
The public has 30 days to comment on the proposed regulation. A similar plan was introduced in 2020 but withdrawn in 2021 by the Biden administration after opposition from NAFSA, a non-profit representing international educators.
The Trump administration has also recently increased scrutiny of legal immigration, including revoking student visas and green cards over ideological views. In an August 22 memo, US Citizenship and Immigration Services said it would resume neighbourhood visits to check citizenship applicants’ residency, moral character, and commitment to American ideals.
( Originally published on Aug 27, 2025 )
Under the proposal, F visas for students, J visas for cultural exchange workers, and I visas for journalists would be granted for fixed periods rather than for the full length of programs or employment. Students and exchange visitors would be limited to a maximum of four years, while journalists would receive visas for up to 240 days, or 90 days for Chinese nationals. Visa holders could apply for extensions.
President Donald Trump, a Republican, launched a wide-ranging immigration crackdown after taking office in January. Officials said the new rule would help the government “monitor and oversee” visa holders while they are in the United States.
In 2024, there were about 1.6 million international students on F visas, 355,000 exchange visitors, and 13,000 journalists in the U.S. under these visa categories.
The public has 30 days to comment on the proposed regulation. A similar plan was introduced in 2020 but withdrawn in 2021 by the Biden administration after opposition from NAFSA, a non-profit representing international educators.
The Trump administration has also recently increased scrutiny of legal immigration, including revoking student visas and green cards over ideological views. In an August 22 memo, US Citizenship and Immigration Services said it would resume neighbourhood visits to check citizenship applicants’ residency, moral character, and commitment to American ideals.
( Originally published on Aug 27, 2025 )
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