The National Security Department pointed out that current regulations “generated incentives for fraud and abuse” to the American system.
In a new advance against migrants, the president of USA, Donald Trumpreactivated a project to limit the visas of international students. The norm, announced by the National Security Department (DHS) Radically modify the system that has governed since 1978 in the country.
In the statement issued by the agency, they assured that the project of Trump “It will stop the abuse of visas and the capacity of the national security department will increase to investigate and adequately supervise these people”
“For too long, previous administrations have allowed foreign students and other visas holders to remain in USA Practically indefinitely, which represents risks to security, an incalculable expense for taxpayers and a disadvantage for US citizens, ”said a DHS spokesperson.
In the same text, the American agency said that the volume of student visas holders “It generated incentives for fraud and abuse.”
According to the legislation currently governing, students with Visa f They can remain in USA while studying full time. The reform aims to establish fixed admission periods of up to four years. If you need an extension of time, you will have to request a permission from the DHS.
US will restrict the visas of foreign students
In addition to university students, this measure would also affect exchange visitors (Visa J) already representatives of foreign media (Visa I), which currently have an initial admission period of up to 240 days, with the possibility of extending it for the same period.
Trump’s initiative aroused strong rejection, not only among international students. Academic organizations warned that this measure would increase the uncertainty of those who seek to study in the United States. Miriam FeldblumExecutive Director of the Presidents Alliancehe said in dialogue with the American political portal: “International students They deserve the guarantee that their admission period to the United States fits the requirements of their academic programs”
Source: Ambito
