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U.S. Tightens Visa Rules for Foreign Students, Journalists and Cultural Exchange Visitors

HeadlineJul 17, 2026

The Trump administration has moved to tighten visa rules for foreign students, journalists and cultural exchange visitors. Student and cultural exchange visas would be limited to four years. Visas for journalists, which previously lasted for years,​ would now last up to 240 days. In the case of Chinese nationals, journalist visas would last up to 90 days.

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