US Finalises New Student Visa Rules | What It Means for STEM Workforce | FP Video

The Trump administration has finalised sweeping changes to US student visa rules, introducing a fixed four-year admission period for most F-1 and J-1 visa holders. The new policy, which takes effect on September 15, replaces the long-standing 'duration of status' system and requires many international students to apply for extensions if they are unable to complete their studies within four years. The changes could also affect students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT), a programme that allows eligible F-1 graduates to work in the United States for up to 36 months after graduation. Critics argue the new rule could discourage talented students from choosing the US, while universities warn it may hurt research, innovation, and higher education. A report by the Hoover Institution details the issues with the new rule. A Hoover Institution report estimates the policy could reduce the high-skilled STEM workforce, lower US GDP by 0.8% to 1.6% over the next decade, and result in annual economic losses of $240 billion to $481 billion. Supporters, however, say the administration is strengthening oversight of the student visa system. --- US Visa | US Visa policy change | Student visa | F1 visa | J1 visa | US Immigration | Firstpost #usvisa #usimmigration #usa #donaldtrump #firstpost Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.    / @firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Website: https://www.firstpost.com Follow Firstpost on Instagram:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Facebook:   / firstpostin   Follow Firstpost on X:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...