US Caps Student and Journalist Visas

The Trump administration finalised rules capping foreign student visas at four years and journalist visas at 240 days, with Chinese journalists limited to 90 days.

China warned of reciprocal countermeasures, while India announced it was actively communicating with US authorities to mitigate complications for its citizens.

South Korean students expressed shock at the new limits, with one saying "four years isn't enough" to complete a degree.

Experts warned the changes could devastate international research collaboration in the United States and significantly reduce the economic contribution of international students to local economies.