The Trump administration has announced a major overhaul of US legal immigration rules by ending the long-standing policy that allowed international students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists to remain in the country for the duration of their approved programs. Under the new regulations, international students and exchange visitors will receive visas valid for a maximum of four years, while foreign journalists will be limited to 240 days and Chinese journalists to just 90 days. Those wishing to stay longer must apply for extensions or leave the United States and seek new admission. The Department of Homeland Security says the changes are intended to strengthen oversight and prevent long-term visa misuse, while critics argue the policy could discourage global talent, affect American universities and complicate international media operations. The rule is expected to take effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, pending congressional review.

Trump administration introduces fixed stay limits for foreign students and journalists

US President Joe Biden signed three new executive orders to set up a task force to locate migrant families separated under the Trump administration, reshape US border and asylum policy and review restrictions made to the legal immigration system over the past four years.

US President Biden signs orders on legal immigration

The city of San Francisco and nearby Santa Clara County sued President Donald Trump`s administration on Tuesday, seeking to block a new rule that would drastically reduce legal immigration by denying visas to poor migrants.

San Francisco sues Trump administration over rule to limit legal immigration

US President Donald Trump will outline on Thursday a plan to harden border security and overhaul the legal immigration system to favour applicants who speak English, are well-educated and have job offers, senior administration officials said.

Trump to propose plan to make US immigration more merit-based

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