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US to change visa regulations for foreign students, journalists
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The US Department of Homeland Security moved to amend visa regulations for foreign students and journalists today, replacing the more open-ended stays that are currently stipulated, according to a government notice.
The new final rule would create a fixed time period for F visas for international students, J visas that allow visitors on cultural exchange programs to work in the US, and I visas for members of the media. Those visas are currently available for the duration of the program or US-based employment.
The move is subject to congressional review before an effective date can be determined, DHS said in a posting in the Federal Register.
