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Trump Admin Tightens Student Visa Rules | Wilmington News
The Trump administration is cracking down on student visas to ensure foreign students actually come to study and return home, not stay or work long-term. A new rule forces students seeking further education—like master’s or PhDs—to reapply for visas, requiring them to prove academic intent and financial stability. This reverses the old system that allowed extended Optional Practical Training, especially for STEM grads, often without employers paying Social Security or Medicare taxes. Critics warn it could hurt universities reliant on international enrollment, while supporters argue it stops…
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