The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Aug. 27 posted a draft version of proposed changes to temporary visas for overseas students and exchange visitors.
The recommended changes—posted in a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register officially dated Aug. 28—aim to establish a fixed visa period for nonimmigrant students, exchange visitors, and foreign media personnel to stay in the United States.
Current rules allow F (student) and J (educational and cultural exchange visitor) nonimmigrant visa holders to remain in the United States under a “duration of status (D/S)” or “duration of employment” model. According to the department, this model authorizes the visa holder to be present in the United States for an unspecified period of time, with no oversight or vetting….
DHS Proposes Revamp of Student and Exchange Visas, Citing Fraud and Abuse
