US considers student visa shift that could cap stays at four years

A new rule may replace study based stays with a hard cap

The Trump administration is reviewing a proposed change to the US “duration of status” rule that could limit international students to a four year maximum. Under current rules, F-1 students can typically stay as long as they remain enrolled and eligible. The draft also affects J-1 exchange visitors and some foreign media, as university enrollment of foreign students has declined.