Trump administration moves to tighten duration of visas for students and media

Summary

The Trump administration has proposed regulations to limit the duration of F, J, and I visas for international students, cultural exchange visitors, and media members in the US, tightening legal immigration controls.

Key Points
  • The Trump administration proposed new regulations to limit the duration of F, J, and I visas for students, exchange visitors, and media members.
  • F and J visas would be limited to a maximum of four years, while I visas for journalists would be limited to 240 days or 90 days for Chinese nationals.
  • Visa holders can apply for extensions under the proposed new rules.
  • The proposal faced opposition from international educational organizations and China's foreign ministry.
  • These measures are part of a broader crackdown on legal immigration by the Trump administration.
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