US Student Visa Tightening: Four-Year Cap Imposed on Foreign Students

The US Department of Homeland Security has enacted stricter regulations for F-1 and J-1 student visas, replacing the 'Duration of Status' system with a fixed-term limit. This new policy primarily restricts foreign students to a maximum four-year stay, with any extensions requiring explicit official approval. The stated objective behind these changes is to curb visa misuse and enhance federal oversight on the international student population. For Nepal, this development carries significant implications for thousands of aspiring students seeking higher education opportunities in the United States. While not a direct internal political shift, it is poised to influence educational migration patterns and could indirectly pressure domestic policy for youth employment and alternative higher education pathways.

• US tightens student visas, limiting stays to 4 years! Significant impact on Nepali students and international education aspirations. #SamacharSanjal #NepalPolitics #Election2026