A seemingly technical change to international student visas could disrupt teaching and research at US universities
- Starting September 15, 2026, most students entering the U.S. on F-1 and J-1 visas will no longer be admitted for the duration of their status but for a predetermined period instead.
- Academic visa holders will generally be allowed to stay in the U.S. for four years, after which they must reapply to remain if their studies are not completed.
- Universities depend on international students for tuition fees, teaching, research, and other skilled work contributions.
- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration warns that this rule change could disrupt U.S. teaching and research and discourage international students from attending U.S. schools.
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A seemingly technical change to international student visas could disrupt teaching and research at US universities
New visa changes for international students are the latest step the Trump administration has taken that can make it harder for students to come to the U.S. to complete their degrees. LVector/iStock via Getty Images PlusThe Trump administration is revising a visa rule for international students that in part determines how long, and under what conditions, they can stay in the country. The change sounds technical. Its effects are not. Beginning Sep…
A seemingly technical change to international student visas could disrupt teaching and research at US universities
by Abigail Boggs, Wesleyan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Trump administration is revising a visa rule for international students that in part determines how long, and under what conditions, they can stay in the country. The change sounds technical. Its effects are not. Beginning Sept. 15, 2026, most students entering the U.S. on F-1 and J-1 visas – meaning visas for international s…
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