Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:10pm on 16 Jul 2026,Thursday India Global
The US Department of Homeland Security has finalised a rule replacing the long-standing “duration of status” system with fixed visa terms for international students, exchange visitors and foreign media representatives. Under the new regulation, F-1 student visa holders will generally be allowed to stay in the US for up to four years, after which they must seek an extension if their studies continue. The change could significantly affect more than 3.3 lakh Indian students, particularly those enrolled in longer academic programmes. Delays in securing extensions could leave students at risk of unlawful presence. The rule also introduces fixed periods of stay for J-1 exchange visitors and I visa holders. (PC: India Today)
