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US tightens foreign student visa rules, ending duration of status system

Jul 17, 2026 2 mins read
US tightens foreign student visa rules, ending duration of status system

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new rule that will end the long-standing “duration of status” system for foreign students, exchange visitors, and foreign media representatives.

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