Tijuana, August 29.- The Trump administration announced a new regulatory proposal on Wednesday that would establish specific periods of stay for foreign students and other visa holders, ending the current system that allows for virtually indefinite stays in the United States.
The measure seeks to limit the length of time certain visa holders can remain in the country, with the goal of reducing what the administration calls "abuse" of the current system and improving the Department of Homeland Security's oversight capacity.
Currently, foreign students with F visas are admitted under a system called "duration of status," in place since 1978, which allows them to remain in the country indefinitely without the need for renewals or additional verification. This system contrasts with other types of visas, which have specific periods of validity.
"For too long, previous administrations have allowed foreign students and other visa holders to remain in the United States virtually indefinitely, posing a security risk, costing taxpayers untold amounts of money, and harming American citizens," a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said.
