A federal regulation restricting visa validity to a maximum period of four years will come into effect on September 15, 2026, according to the Brown Daily Herald.
Visa Duration Limit and Renewal Impact
Starting from September 15, 2026, visa holders will be subject to a four-year maximum duration on their visas. This rule will standardize the length of visas across relevant categories and impact visa renewals and stays from the effective date onward.
