US to change visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

WASHINGTON – The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) moved to amend visa regulations for foreign students and journalists on July 16, 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 programmes to work in the United States, and I visas for members of the media.

Those visas are currently available for the duration of the programme 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. REUTERS