DHS changes student and exchange visitor visas from open-ended to fixed time periods
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The Department of Homeland Security is changing how certain nonimmigrant visas work. Currently, people in F (students), J (exchange visitors), and I (foreign media) categories are admitted under “duration of status.” This means they can stay in the U.S. as long as they are actively participating in their specific program or job, without needing to renew their admission with the government periodically.
Why it matters: This changes the administrative burden for foreign students, exchange visitors, and media representatives, as they will now have to apply for extensions rather than relying on an open-ended status.
Who it affects
- International students (F visas)
This is a final rule from the Department of Homeland Security; readers should consult the Federal Register for specific dates and technical requirements before relying on this information.
Agency: Homeland Security Department
Source: Federal Register — read the official document