US further tightens immigration, student and media visa policies
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration this week tightened US immigration rules further, putting green-card applicants under greater scrutiny, imposing new time limits on foreign students and journalists, and giving immigration officers more power to deny applications. The latest change came on Wednesday, when the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would replace the…
The Trump administration has tightened US immigration rules, particularly impacting green-card applicants, foreign students, and journalists. New documentation requirements and stricter scrutiny of applicants' financial circumstances are expected to take effect on September 18, 2026. The revised Form I-485, the application for permanent residence, will replace the old form, with no grace period for the transition.
Additionally, the current "duration of status" system for F, J, and I non-immigrants will be replaced by fixed periods of admission and new extension procedures, effective September 15. These changes aim to reinforce the requirement of self-sufficiency among immigrants and provide DHS with greater oversight to ensure compliance.
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