Higher education bodies urge DHS to scrap proposed rule that limits duration of student visas; warn of damage to US global talent pipeline

US higher education groups are urging DHS to withdraw a proposed rule replacing "duration of status" for international students with fixed four-year visas. They warn this change would harm colleges, deter global talent, and disrupt academic careers, especially for PhDs. Critics highlight potential bureaucratic hurdles and economic damage, advocating for the rule's complete withdrawal.