Summary:
- The Trump administration proposed a new rule that would limit the length of time international students can stay in the U.S. to just 4 years, instead of allowing them to stay for the duration of their studies.
- This policy change could make it much harder for international students to complete their degrees in the U.S., especially those in long programs like PhDs.
- The proposed rule change is seen as another attempt by the Trump administration to restrict immigration and make it more difficult for foreign nationals to study and work in the U.S., which could have significant negative impacts on the U.S. scientific and academic community.