Washington, D.C.: In a major policy shift, the United States has imposed a time limit on student visas, delivering a setback to those planning to study in the country. Under the new rules, foreign students on F-1 visas will now be allowed to stay in the U.S. only for the official duration of their academic program.
President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to implement stricter reforms under the flexible student visa category. This decision has sparked concern among international students, particularly those from India, who fear it could impact their academic and post-study plans.
Currently, over 330,000 Indian students are studying in the U.S., and this policy change is expected to have a significant effect on them.
F1 Student Visa: The Basics
What is an F1 Visa
In this blog, I will highlight key things to get started on if you are an international student applying for a Student Visa to study in the US.As an international student, you will be applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa. This means… pic.twitter.com/lQN8tyvU5D
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