New Cap on International Student Visas Takes Effect, Raising Concerns for U.S. Universities

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Published: 2026-09-14
Category: education
Source: WGBH

A new federal cap on how long international students can stay in the U.S. before reapplying for a visa is taking effect this week, impacting even longer graduate programs. Colleges are expressing concerns that this change could deter talented international students from applying to U.S. universities, potentially affecting enrollment and diversity on campuses.

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