US moves to impose fixed visa terms for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday unveiled a rule that would replace the current open-ended visa validity for certain foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists with fixed periods of stay.

According to a notice published in the Federal Register, the proposed final rule would apply to F visas for international students, J visas for participants in cultural exchange programmes, and I visas issued to members of the foreign media.