US Limits Foreign Student Visas to Four Years Starting Mid-July 2026
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UAE clarifies five-year multiple-entry tourist visa rules
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US Cuts Foreign Journalist Visas to 240 Days, Chinese Visas to 90 Days
The US Department of Homeland Security has reduced foreign journalist visas to 240 days and Chinese journalists' visas to 90 days. The rule ends indefinite stays under the 'duration of status' system.
US Imposes Four-Year Limit on Foreign Student Visas from September 2026
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US Caps Foreign Journalist Visas at 240 Days, Chinese Journalists at 90 Days
In July 2026, the US Department of Homeland Security reduced foreign journalist visas from five years to 240 days, with Chinese journalists limited to 90 days. The policy ends indefinite stays under the ‘duration of status’ system, aiming to strengthen security and immigration oversight.
US Caps Student Visa Length at Four Years from July 2026
The US government has capped international student visa durations at four years starting mid-July 2026. This affects all foreign students planning long-term study in the US.
US Cuts Foreign Journalist Visa Validity to 240 Days; Chinese Limited to 90
The US Department of Homeland Security cut visa lengths for foreign journalists from five years to 240 days, with Chinese journalists limited to 90 days. The old indefinite stay policy has been abolished, citing national security risks and immigration fraud concerns.
US Limits Foreign Student Visas to Four Years from July 2026
The US government finalized a rule capping foreign student visa stays at four years. The policy takes effect in July 2026 and limits visa durations for international students.
US Cuts Foreign Journalist Visas to 240 Days, Chinese Visas to 90 Days in...
The US government cut visas for foreign journalists to 240 days and limited Chinese journalists to 90 days starting mid-2026. The Department of Homeland Security ended the indefinite "duration of status" system to address immigration and security concerns.
UAE Finalizes Five-Year Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa Rules
The UAE government finalized rules in July 2026 for a five-year multiple-entry tourist visa. The visa allows eligible tourists to make multiple visits during the five-year term.
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