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Ends Fixed Time Limits for Student Visas

Recent Bills/Ends Fixed Time Limits for Student Visas

Ends Fixed Time Limits for Student Visas

IntroducedSeptember 14, 2026

In Senate2 days ago

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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

Immigration

More:Bills in the Senate Immigration Resolutions

Why This Matters

This resolution nullifies a rule that set fixed time limits for student and exchange visitor visas, allowing for more flexible stay durations.

If you are an international student or exchange visitor, this resolution allows you to stay without fixed time limits on your visa.

Who this affects

International students · Exchange visitors

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution removes the fixed time limits for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and foreign media representatives.
2It also eliminates the new procedures for extending stays in these visa categories.

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IntroducedSep 14

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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

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