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.
