Washington tightens visa rules for foreign students

The US Department of Homeland Security has imposed a new rule limiting foreign students' stay to four years, ending the previous "duration of status" system. This change aims to curb alleged "abuse of the immigration system," but it's expected to discourage many international students from applying to American universities. This policy shift could impact the U.S. education sector, which has long benefited from a diverse student body, and also affects global perceptions of the U.S. as a welcoming destination for international scholars.