The United States is reportedly moving toward stricter immigration regulations that could significantly impact international students, particularly those from India.
According to recent reports, the White House has approved a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposal that may replace the current open-ended F-1 “Duration of Status” (D/S) system with fixed admission periods for foreign students. Although the rule has cleared White House review, it has not yet been officially released.
If implemented, international students would no longer be allowed to stay in the U.S. under an indefinite academic status. Instead, they may be required to renew or extend their visa status with the DHS if their academic programs exceed the initially approved duration. The proposed framework is expected to introduce a fixed stay limit of around 2–4 years, affecting F-1, J-1, and certain other visa categories.
The move is reportedly aimed at preventing prolonged or indefinite stays under student visa status and tightening oversight of long-term immigration pathways. Alongside this, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has indicated stricter scrutiny for adjustment of status applications, which may require some applicants to leave the country and reapply through proper legal channels.
If enforced, the proposed policy could represent a major shift in U.S. immigration rules, with significant implications for international students, researchers, journalists, and other visa holders pursuing education and work opportunities in the United States.
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