New Federal Rule Caps International Student Stay at 4 Years
New DHS rule limits F-1 and J-1 visas to 4 years, impacting international students in California. Immigration attorneys advise on extensions and compliance.
This rule fundamentally alters the experience of international students in the U.S., who contribute billions to the economy and enrich academic campuses. For students in longer programs, the added bureaucracy and uncertainty may deter them from choosing the U.S., potentially driving top global talent to other countries and harming American competitiveness in education and research.
