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Four-Year Visa Limit: US Study Dream in Peril?
18 Jul
Summary
- New US visa policy limits validity to four years.
- Policy increases paperwork and uncertainty for students.
- Startups may avoid hiring international graduates.
New US visa regulations have introduced a four-year cap for international students, replacing the previous 'duration of status' system. This change is projected to significantly heighten uncertainty for Indian students pursuing higher education in the United States. The policy may particularly affect those in extended programs, such as PhD candidates, who will now require formal visa extensions.
Immigration experts suggest this move could diminish the US's appeal as an academic destination. Furthermore, employers, particularly startups and smaller companies, may become more hesitant to hire international graduates due to heightened immigration-related risks and administrative burdens.
