Multi-source·Jul 17, 2026·3 sources analyzed

DHS finalized fixed stay limits for students, exchange visitors, and foreign journalists

The rule replaces open-ended duration-of-status admission with fixed terms for F, J, and I visa holders, including a four-year cap for many students and exchange visitors and shorter terms for journalists.

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newsapnews.comTrump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US newsapnews.comForeign journalist visas set at 240 days, Chinese reporters cut to 90 days officialreginfo.govRIN 1653-AA95 Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission