The recent tightening of F-1 visa restrictions imposes a five-month limit on international students’ time spent outside the US, affecting both prospective and current students in global programmes. Institutions like Minerva University, NYU, and Northeastern University face challenges in restructuring study abroad and international internship plans. Students must now navigate the implications on their education and career opportunities, while universities explore alternative virtual and domestic options to adapt to these changes.
The recent tightening of F-1 visa restrictions imposes a five-month limit on international students’ time spent outside the US, affecting both prospective and current students in global programmes. Institutions like Minerva University, NYU, and Northeastern University face challenges in restructuring study abroad and international internship plans. Students must now navigate the implications on their education and career opportunities, while universities explore alternative virtual and domestic options to adapt to these changes. The recent tightening of F-1 visa restrictions imposes a five-month limit on international students’ time spent outside the US, affecting both prospective and current students in global programmes. Institutions like Minerva University, NYU, and Northeastern University face challenges in restructuring study abroad and international internship plans. Students must now navigate the implications on their education and career opportunities, while universities explore alternative virtual and domestic options to adapt to these changes.