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law26 days ago•3 min saved

Colleges and Unions Fight DHS Rule Limiting International Students to Four Years

Unions (including UAW and AFT) and college groups are suing DHS in Massachusetts to block a final rule that would cap international students’ stay in the US at four years, require extensions, and also limit J-1 exchange visitors to four years and I visas to 240 days. The plaintiffs argue the rule violates the Administrative Procedure Act and failed to adequately weigh costs or respond to public comments, potentially hurting colleges and the US’s global talent competitiveness; they seek a preliminary injunction before the September 15 effective date.

via Bloomberg Law News|

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education1 month ago•39 min saved

US Imposes Four-Year Cap on International Student Stay, Sparking Debate

The Department of Homeland Security finalized a rule ending the longstanding duration-of-status policy for F-1 international students, limiting stays to four years unless an extension is approved and tightening rules on changing majors or institutions; proponents say it improves screening and reduces visa abuse, but critics warn it will deter international students and disrupt degree timelines, especially for Ph.D. students, amid USCIS processing backlogs. The rule takes effect September 15.

via Inside Higher Ed|

#duration-of-status #education #f-1

immigration1 month ago•1 min saved

US tightens foreign student visas with four-year cap and transfer restrictions

The Department of Homeland Security announced final rules that cap stays for foreign students on F-1/J-1 visas at four years unless the government approves extensions and restrict transfer between programs and institutions, effective September; the aim is to curb visa abuse and bolster security, though critics say the policy could disrupt many graduate students, particularly in science and tech fields.

via BBC|

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