US to change visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

The Trump administration moved on Thursday to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists, according ​to a government notice, Report informs via Reuters.

The new final rule from the Department of Homeland Security ‌creates 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 effective date ​is 60 days from publication in the federal register, subject to congressional review.