The Administration of the US President Donald Trump proposed a reduction in the length of stay in the United States for foreign students and journalists, because the restrictions on legal immigration into the country.
According to this proposal, foreign citizens who possess student visas would not be allowed to stay in the US for more than four years.
Foreign journalists would be limited to 240 days, although they could apply for a renewal for the same period. Only Chinese journalists would be limited to 90 days.
So far, the United States has issued visas during the duration of the student program. “Non-immigrant” visas, as well as student visas, cannot be valid for more than 10 years.
This proposal was published in the Federal Register, the official gazette of the Federal Government, opening a short period for public comments before it enters into force.
– For too long, previous governments allowed foreign students and other visa bearers to remain almost unlimited, which was the security risks, costing tax applicants in an unfavorable position – the Ministry of Internal Security said.
According to the Statistics of the Ministry of Trade, international students have contributed to the US economy with more than $ 50 billion in 2023. years.
They are now in academic 2023-2024. years welcomed more than 1.1 million international students, more than any other country. Usually paying full tuition, their presence is a key source of income for American universities.
– The proposed rule sends a message to talented individuals around the world that their contribution is not appreciated in the United States – said Miriam Feldblum, the head of the group representing U.S. higher education institutions leaders.
In recent weeks, Trump administration has intensified the implementation of immigration laws. In the middle of August, State Department announced that since January, he announced 6,000 student visas. About 55 million visa holders are affected by increased checks.
(Vijesti.ba)
