US unions sue over new visa rule for foreign students, journalists
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A federal court is scheduled to review arguments on September 3, 2026, concerning a newly proposed rule that overhauls the current 'duration of status' policy which impacts international students. The plaintiffs contend that this alteration fosters ambiguity and adversely affects educational institutions. They reference economic repercussions and dismiss comments from DHS.On September 3, 2026, a federal court will assess arguments against a new DHS regulation that alters the existing 'duration of status' policy for international students. Opponents of the rule contend that it fosters uncertainty and adversely impacts educational institutions. The plaintiffs aim to prevent its implementation by the September 15 deadline, and the court's ruling will shape the future framework of international student visa policies.
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Wed, 19 August 2026
2 reports- Al Jazeera English03:42first to report
New rule caps student and exchange visas to four years, while most journalist visas will be limited to 240 days.
- El Pais English18:42
Universities, unions and education organizations warn that the new immigration policy could discourage international talent from coming to the United States
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- Times of India08:15edited after publishing
On September 3, 2026, a federal court will assess arguments against a new DHS regulation that alters the existing 'duration of status' policy for international students. Opponents of the rule contend that it fosters uncertainty and adversely impacts educational institutions. The plaintiffs aim to prevent its implementation by the September 15 deadline, and the court's ruling will shape the future framework of international student visa policies.
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- paktribune.com07:10
WASHINGTON – Several major US universities have urged international students to return to the United States before September 15, when new federal immigration rules governing F-1 and J-1 visa holders are scheduled to take effect. Universities including Harvard, Columbia, Ohio State, Georgetown, George Washington University and the University of Chicago have warned international students that
Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- thedp.com04:15
Penn International Student and Scholar Services Director Rudie Altamirano wrote that the center is “closely monitoring both the litigation and any subsequent guidance from the federal government.”
Sat, 29 August 2026
2 reports- Der Spiegel (Germany)10:20
Weil sie Israel kritisierten oder sich mit Palästina solidarisierten, entzog die Trump-Regierung einigen Studierenden ihre Visa. Eine Bundesrichterin hält nun fest: Die rechtliche Grundlage hatte Mängel.
- The Hill17:15
A federal judge in California ruled Friday the Trump administration unconstitutionally sought to deport international students for pro-Palestinian activism and criticism of Israel. In a 90-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Noël Wise found the President Trump administration's use of existing immigration law to cancel foreign students' visas and deport them violated their constitutional right to...
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post13:07
Late August marks the annual influx of international students to US campuses, but for many Chinese students, visa processing delays and diplomatic tensions have turned scheduled departures into open-ended delays. They say stringent visa scrutiny and expanding background checks have left them in limbo, delaying their timely arrival in the US and forcing them to defer enrolment. Under a provision of US immigration law known as “administrative processing” or visa checks, applicants may be asked...
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- dailyprincetonian.com04:30
A new rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, set to take effect on Sept. 15, will limit how long many international students and exchange visitors can stay in the country without an extension application to the federal government. Students are unsure of the future.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- Times of India12:52
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- wgbh.org09:58
Colleges say the four-year limit on student visas could disrupt doctoral research and discourage talented students from coming to the U.S. Supporters say it's a manageable bureaucratic hurdle
Sat, 12 September 2026
1 report- Times of India08:33
Harvard University has alerted international students about significant F-1 and J-1 visa rule changes. New Department of Homeland Security rules replace the duration of status system with fixed visa end dates. Students re-entering the US after September 15 will face stricter limits and new visa frameworks. Those already in the US before this date will generally retain current protections and benefits.
Mon, 14 September 2026
5 reports- Times of India09:06
International students in the US will face new rules from September 15, 2026. F-1 students will receive a fixed admission period based on their program length. This new admission period cannot exceed four years for most students. The departure period after program completion is reduced from sixty days to thirty days. Students needing more time must apply for an extension of stay with USCIS.
- Le Figaro (France)21:43
Un juge fédéral américain a reporté sine die lundi l’entrée en vigueur des nouvelles limites de séjour aux États-Unis des étudiants et journalistes étrangers, décidées par l’administration Trump.
- Google News - Top Stories21:56
DHS Rule Limiting Foreign Students’ Time in US Blocked by Court Bloomberg Law News US judge blocks Trump limits on how long foreign students, journalists can stay Reuters Trump administration suffers double legal setback over immigration rules Al Jazeera Judge blocks Trump administration plans to limit visa length for grad students, postdocs STAT US judge postpones strict visa limits for foreign students and journalists Le Monde.fr
- 24sata (Croatia)23:02
Američki savezni sudac odlučio je da je novo pravilo o ograničenju boravka stranih studenata i novinara u SAD-u neosnovano, što je značajna pobjeda za sindikate i organizacije koje se bore za prava u visokom obrazovanju.
- Le Monde (France)23:42
La décision du juge survient après que de nombreuses organisations ont dénoncé l’impact de ces restrictions sur la liberté de la presse et l’attractivité universitaire des Etats-Unis.
Tue, 15 September 2026
13 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)00:31
Die US-Regierung wollte Visa für Studierende und Journalisten begrenzen. Ein Richter stoppt die Regel. Das Ministerium habe »außergewöhnlich schwach« argumentiert.
- Le Monde English02:16
Under proposed new rules, foreigners on student visas would be admitted for a maximum of up to four years and foreign journalists would be limited to 240 days
- Al Jazeera English02:31
Courts and Democratic-led states mount legal challenges against Trump administration visa and green card limits.
- Times of India03:54
- tportal (Croatia)03:57
Američki savezni sudac u ponedjeljak je blokirao provedbu novog pravila administracije američkog predsjednika Donalda Trumpa kojim bi se ograničilo trajanje boravka stranih studenata i novinara u SAD-u bez podnošenja zahtjeva za produljenje, objavio je Reuters
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- N1 Info (Croatia)15 Sept, 05:41their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:11
SAVEZNI sudac blokirao je Trumpovo ograničenje trajanja viza za studente i novinare, ocijenivši vladine argumente o sigurnosti iznimno slabima.
- Channel News Asia04:41
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)05:23
Sudac je donio odluku u korist koalicije sindikata i organizacija za zaštitu interesa u visokom obrazovanju
- South China Morning Post09:07
A US federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked a new visa cap for international students, visiting scholars and foreign journalists, saying the Trump administration’s national security justification “borders on the absurd”. Judge F. Dennis Saylor in Boston said the rationale for the restriction was “exceptionally weak”, and the connection between the rule and the problems it purported to address was “exceptionally attenuated”. He wrote that the US Department of Homeland Security had built...
- indiapost.com10:20
US judge blocked DHS's new rule capping visas for foreign students and journalists just before it took effect, ruling it violated federal procedures.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:06
Reasons for rule that would have affected millions 'exceptionally weak,' says Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV
- The Guardian World13:48
Ruling comes a day before homeland security department’s substantial restrictions were set to take effect A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from implementing a new rule that would limit how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the US without applying for extensions. F Dennis Saylor, the US district judge in Boston, ruled in favor of a coalition of unions and higher education advocacy groups a day before the federal Department of Homeland Security...
- wgbh.org19:04
Judge says Trump administration’s proposed restriction could undermine research and the economy.