▲ Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
The duration of stay for foreign students studying in the United States will now be limited to four years.
According to Bloomberg and Reuters, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule on July 16 (local time) that restricts foreign students holding F-1 visas to a four-year stay in the U.S.
After the four-year period, students must go through a renewal process with the DHS.
Previously, those with student visas were permitted to remain in the U.S. until they completed their regular course of study.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated that this regulatory change would address national security concerns related to the student visa program.
Once the new rule takes effect, it is highly likely to cause significant confusion for students from South Korea and other regions who are planning and preparing to study abroad in the United States.
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