US plans fixed-term student visas: 5 things Indian students must know

The US is moving to replace its long-standing “duration of status” rule with fixed-term student visas, requiring international students to renew before completing degrees. The Department of Homeland Security’s proposal, now headed for public consultation, could significantly impact over 4.2 lakh Indian students, particularly those in research and PhD programmes, raising fresh questions about America’s commitment to global talent.