Trump moves to limit US stays of students, journalists

Summary

The Trump administration proposed new rules limiting foreign students to four-year stays and foreign journalists to 240 days in the U.S., sparking criticism from educational leaders.

Key Points
  • The Trump administration plans to limit foreign students' stays to a maximum of four years on student visas.
  • Foreign journalists would be limited to 240-day stays with possibilities for extensions.
  • Current U.S. policy generally allows visas valid for the educational program duration or journalistic assignment.
  • Educational leaders criticized the move for discouraging international talent and harming U.S. global competitiveness.
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