US States Oppose Time Limits on Study Visas
Sixteen state attorneys general have urged the US to withdraw a proposed rule that would set fixed time limits on study visas, calling it "illogical".
The proposed rule, if finalised, would injure American educational institutions and state economies by discouraging students and exchange visitors from pursuing educational opportunities in the United States.
The attorneys general argued that the government's plans would impose "drastic and burdensome restrictions on international students and exchange visitors" without adequate legal or factual basis.
- The proposed rule would set a four-year time limit on student visas.
- The current "duration of status" system allows students to stay in the country for the duration of their studies.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the proposal on August 27, prompting the attorneys general to write to the secretary of homeland security, Kristi Noem, on September 29.
Author's summary: States oppose US study visa time limits.