US Unions Sue Over New Visa Rule for Foreign Students, Journalists
Summary
US labor unions and rights organizations have sued the federal government over a new visa rule that would limit stays for international students, exchange visitors, and journalists. The rule is set to take effect on September 15 and is being challenged as harmful to universities, researchers, and the US economy.
Key Points
- US labor unions and rights groups filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts to block a new federal visa rule for foreign students, journalists, and other visitors.
- The rule would cap F-1 and J-1 visa stays at four years and generally limit journalist visas to 240 days, with Chinese journalists limited to 90 days.
- Plaintiffs say the policy will deter international students, hurt universities, and cost the US economy billions of dollars.
- The Trump administration says the measure is meant to curb visa misuse and fraud, while critics call it an attack on journalism and education.
