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U.S. Visa Rules Change for Students and Journalists | Spokane News
Starting this September, the U.S. is slashing visa stays for foreign students, exchange visitors, and journalists — ending decades of unlimited stays and introducing strict time limits, mandatory extensions, and tighter oversight. Students now face a max 4-year cap, a slashed 30-day grace period after graduation, and mandatory USCIS applications with background checks. Journalists get 240 days overall, but only 90 days if from China — sparking fears of political retaliation. DHS says these changes close loopholes, reduce fraud, and boost national security, despite criticism that they…
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