Event Brief
US to cap student and journalist visas
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Summary: The US will cap student and exchange visas at four years and journalist visas at 240 days.
WHO: US government
WHAT: Changes visa regulations by capping student and exchange visas at four years and journalist visas at 240 days.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 9:53 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The US will change visa regulations by setting new caps on student and exchange visas and journalist visas.
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