Trump limits length of visas for students, exchange visitors, journalists

The Trump administration is imposing new time limits on visas for foreign students, exchange visitors, and journalists. Students and exchange visitors will generally be limited to four years, while journalists will get up to 240 days (90 days for Chinese nationals). The rule, issued by the Department of Homeland Security on July 16, 2026, takes effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. It is part of Trump's broader immigration crackdown since returning to office in January 2025.