Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US

The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will prevent international students from staying in the US for more than four years unless they obtain the federal government's approval, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday, announcing a departure from long-standing practice. The rule, which goes into effect in September, also puts in place restrictions on when and how students may change their major or academic program. Current rules give students significantly more flexibility.