{"id":115379,"date":"2025-10-11T14:34:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T19:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/?p=115379"},"modified":"2025-10-11T14:34:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T19:34:29","slug":"new-rule-for-foreign-student-visa-applicants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/2025\/10\/11\/new-rule-for-foreign-student-visa-applicants\/","title":{"rendered":"New Rule for Foreign Student Visa Applicants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Author: Sydney White<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n

U.S. Proposes New Rule to Limit Length of Stay for Foreign Students and Professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A new U.S. government proposal seeks to limit the amount of time foreign students, professors, physicians, and other visa holders can remain in the country without additional screening. If finalized, the rule would expand the Department of Homeland Security\u2019s (DHS) ability to vet and monitor these individuals more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, holders of F visas\u2014typically international students\u2014are admitted for an unspecified \u201cduration of status,\u201d allowing them to stay in the U.S. indefinitely as long as they remain enrolled in academic programs. DHS officials argue that this policy has enabled some individuals to remain in the country for extended periods by continuously enrolling in courses.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Under the proposed change, the authorized stay for students and exchange visitors would be tied to the official length of their academic or exchange program, capped at four years. Foreign media representatives would be limited to the duration of their temporary assignment, up to 240 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rule would also require foreign students, exchange visitors, and media representatives to apply to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for visa issuance and any extensions. DHS would track and verify this data through its SEVP and SEVIS management systems, allowing for regular reviews to ensure continued eligibility to remain in the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The U.S. is proposing new rules that could limit how long foreign students, professors, and media professionals can stay in the country without extra screening. The plan would cap student visas at 4 years and require extensions through USCIS, giving Homeland Security more oversight. What do you think\u2014smart reform or added red tape? \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udf93 #USImmigration #StudentVisas #DHS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":115349,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[57,656,653],"tags":[420,496,661],"class_list":["post-115379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-our-community","category-our-world-our-lives","tag-kingston12","tag-posts","tag-visa-applicants"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/International-Students-scaled.jpg","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":115377,"url":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/2025\/10\/11\/mental-health-challenges-in-the-caribbean\/","url_meta":{"origin":115379,"position":0},"title":"Mental Health Challenges in the Caribbean","author":"Sydney","date":"October 11, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"The Caribbean is facing a growing mental health crisis. In just three weeks, five people in Jamaica took their own lives \u2014 a tragic reminder of rising depression, anxiety, and hopelessness across the region. It\u2019s time to break the stigma, fund mental health care, and give our communities the support\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Articles"","block_context":{"text":"Articles","link":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/category\/articles\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Face-of-Mental-Health-2-scaled.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Face-of-Mental-Health-2-scaled.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Face-of-Mental-Health-2-scaled.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Face-of-Mental-Health-2-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Face-of-Mental-Health-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/The-Face-of-Mental-Health-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":113690,"url":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/2015\/05\/11\/brazil-celebrates-bob-marley-inspired-national-reggae-day-may-11\/","url_meta":{"origin":115379,"position":1},"title":"BRAZIL CELEBRATES BOB MARLEY INSPIRED NATIONAL REGGAE DAY","author":"Sydney","date":"May 11, 2015","format":false,"excerpt":"In Brazil Bob Marley is often referred to as that \u201clight that will never go out\u201d. He is one of the most celebrated musicians, philosophers, and humanitarians of all time and has received numerous awards and accolades in life and death. Since his death, countries all over the world have\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Brazil"","block_context":{"text":"Brazil","link":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/category\/travel\/south-america\/brazil\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Brazil-ReggaeDay-1.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Brazil-ReggaeDay-1.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Brazil-ReggaeDay-1.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":113774,"url":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/2016\/12\/03\/coming-to-a-dashboard-near-you-the-connected-car\/","url_meta":{"origin":115379,"position":2},"title":"COMING TO A DASHBOARD NEAR YOU: The Connected Car","author":"Sydney","date":"December 3, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"When you walk into an auto dealer\u2019s showroom in 2017 you will have get use to hearing several new terms and references as applied to your car audio. Among the new terms will be the new word audiotainment. \u00a0Audiotainment focuses on making media available, discoverable, and easy to use in\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Technology"","block_context":{"text":"Technology","link":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/category\/lifestyle\/technology\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/dashboard-feature-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/dashboard-feature-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/dashboard-feature-1.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/dashboard-feature-1.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":115648,"url":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/2026\/01\/28\/digital-ids-transforming-identity-in-a-digital-world\/","url_meta":{"origin":115379,"position":3},"title":"Digital IDs: Transforming Identity in a Digital World","author":"Sydney","date":"January 28, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Digital identification systems, commonly referred to as \"digital IDs,\" are poised to revolutionize how individuals authenticate themselves in an increasingly interconnected society. As governments, businesses, and international organizations modernize their services, digital IDs are emerging as a fundamental tool for secure, efficient, and inclusive identity management. What Is a Digital\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "International"","block_context":{"text":"International","link":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/category\/news\/international-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Digital-ID-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Digital-ID-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Digital-ID-1.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Digital-ID-1.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":115663,"url":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/2026\/01\/28\/the-echo-in-the-machine-how-ai-redefined-the-music-industry\/","url_meta":{"origin":115379,"position":4},"title":"The Echo in the Machine: How AI Redefined the Music Industry","author":"Sydney","date":"January 28, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"For decades, the music industry has navigated digital disruptions\u2014from the MP3, the shift away from large production studios to the streaming revolution. However, 2025 has brought a new evolution: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is no longer a futuristic concept. It has become a foundational element of the music industry,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Technology"","block_context":{"text":"Technology","link":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/category\/articles\/technology-articles\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AI-Music-2.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AI-Music-2.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AI-Music-2.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AI-Music-2.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":114269,"url":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/2017\/01\/06\/kingston12s-top-fifty-50-reggae-songs-for-2016\/","url_meta":{"origin":115379,"position":5},"title":"Kingston12's Top Fifty (50) Reggae Songs for 2016","author":"Sydney","date":"January 6, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Song Title Artist\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Label \u00a0 Rise Up (Ft. Taffari) \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Anthony B \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Minor7Flat5 Stay With Me\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Chart Toppers"","block_context":{"text":"Chart Toppers","link":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/category\/chart-toppers\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"2016 Top 50 Reggae Songs","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/k12_top50-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=115379"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115379\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":115382,"href":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115379\/revisions\/115382"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/115349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=115379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=115379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kingston12.net\/2020\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=115379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}