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Trump administration tightens visa duration for foreign students and journalists

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The Trump administration has announced new regulations limiting the duration of visas for foreign students and journalists in the United States.
Student visas will be capped at four years, requiring federal permission for any extensions beyond that period.
Journalist visas will be reduced to a maximum of 240 days, and for Chinese nationals, the limit will be 90 days.
These changes are part of a broader effort to tighten legal immigration policies.
Universities will no longer have the authority to extend student visas under the new rules.

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The Trump administration has announced new regulations that impose stricter limitations on the duration of visas granted to foreign students, journalists, and participants in cultural exchange programs. These changes, finalized on July 16, 2026, cap student visas at a maximum of four years. Furthermore, students will now require federal approval to extend their stay beyond this limit, effectively removing the ability of universities to grant visa extensions.

For journalists, the visa duration has been significantly reduced to a maximum of 240 days, with additional limitations imposed specifically on Chinese nationals, whose visas will last only 90 days. This overhaul of visa regulations is part of the Trump administration's broader initiative to tighten immigration policies and control the influx of foreign visitors. The implementation of these rules may impact the capacity of educational institutions and media organizations to host international talent and professionals.

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