White House clears rule limiting status of foreign students in US that many have opposed

The White House has greenlit a new rule from the Department of Homeland Security that will end the open-ended stay for foreign students, exchange visitors, and media representatives.

Instead, these individuals will now receive a fixed four-year admission period, requiring them to renew their status.

This change aims to reduce overstays and enhance national security, though critics warn of administrative burdens. ...