US student visa rules are changing on September 15: Who could be affected and how

Trump admin introduces fixed visa stay limits for foreign students (Representative Photo)The United States has overhauled its student visa framework, replacing the decades-old "Duration of Status" (D/S) system with fixed periods of admission for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors.According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the changes are aimed at curbing visa abuse, strengthening security checks and bringing greater federal oversight to international students.The new rules, which take effect on September 15, introduce a maximum four-year stay for most students, shorten the post-study grace period and require government approval for extensions beyond the authorised stay.The changes are particularly significant for Indian students, who now make up the largest international s