WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to impose tighter restrictions on the duration of stay for foreign students, journalists, and certain other visa holders if re-elected, sparking concerns among academic and media circles.
According to the proposed policy, individuals on student (F-1) and journalist (I) visas would face stricter limits on their permitted stay, replacing the current system of duration-based allowances. The move is aimed at increasing oversight and monitoring of foreign nationals residing in the United States.
Trump argued that the new framework would enhance national security and curb potential misuse of visa categories. However, critics warned that such measures could discourage international students and journalists from choosing the United States, negatively impacting the country’s global reputation and academic standing.
Immigration policy has been a central theme in Trump’s political agenda, with repeated calls for stricter border control and visa monitoring. The proposed plan is expected to draw significant debate in the run-up to the U.S. presidential election.
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