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Student Visa Limits Spark Global Backlash | Columbus News
Starting Sept. 15, U.S. student visa rules are tightening: international students can now stay only up to four years—whichever is shorter—and their post-graduation grace period drops from 60 to 30 days. The DHS claims this curbs overstays and improves control, but universities and employers warn it’ll hurt global recruitment, slash economic gains (like Ohio’s $1.3B in student revenue), and disrupt academic timelines—especially for grad students who often need more than four years. A coalition of schools and unions has even sued, arguing the move undermines U.S. competitiveness and adds to an…
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