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July 16, 2026
Trump Administration Finalizes Rule Limiting Duration of Student Visas to Four Years
- The Trump administration has finalized a rule capping F visas for international students at four years, requiring government approval for extensions.
- J visas for exchange visitors will also be limited to four years, with new restrictions on changing majors or programs.
- I visas for journalists will be capped at 240 days, or 90 days for Chinese nationals, with extensions requiring re-entry to the U.S. after travel.
4 Sources
- US to change visa regulations for foreign students, journalistsJul 16, 2026 at 1:25 PM · Reuters
- Trump Administration Plans to Limit Length of Student VisasJul 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM · WSJ
- Trump administration moves to change regulations for journalist and student visasJul 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM · Independent
- Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the USJul 16, 2026 at 7:34 PM · ABC News