Administration tightens duration of visa for students, media

Trump administration moves to tighten visas. Foreign students in the U.S. may face four-year time limits under proposed rule.

Transcript

00:00The Trump administration is moving to tighten visas for international students, cultural exchange visitors and foreign journalists.

00:09Under a proposed rule, these groups would need to apply to extend their stay instead of relying on more flexible legal status.

00:17For students, that could mean a maximum of just four years in the U.S.

00:24The administration says the change is long overdue.

00:27Noting that foreign students and other visa holders have been able to stay in the U.S. almost indefinitely.

00:34Officials say this could create safety risks, cost taxpayers money and put American citizens at a disadvantage.

00:41The move is part of a broader push by President Donald Trump, who launched an aggressive immigration crackdown after taking office in January.

00:48And it's not just students and journalists who are affected.

00:51Last week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a pause on workers' visas for foreign truck drivers.

00:57Showing the administration's focus on tightening legal entry across the board.