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India to engage US on revised visa rules affecting students
NDTV··18 Jul
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on July 18 that India is communicating with American authorities to minimise difficulties faced by Indian citizens under revised US visa policies. New Department of Homeland Security rules restrict extended stays for F, J and I visa holders. The F visa grace period after graduation was cut from 60 days to 30 days.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Indian students in the US face a shorter 30-day post-graduation grace period.
- Tighter visa rules affect F, J and I category holders planning extended stays.
- MEA may raise individual hardship cases with US authorities on request.
What's Happening
- India said it is engaging US authorities on revised visa policies.
- DHS restricted extended residency for F, J and I visa holders.
- The F visa grace period was cut from 60 to 30 days after graduation.
Adaptive Context
- India sends large numbers of students to US universities annually.
- Visa and immigration rules are sovereign functions of each country.
- MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed ongoing monitoring on July 18.
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