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Jul 16, 2026

Trump administration imposes new time limits on student, journalist, and exchange visitor visas

The Trump administration announced new regulations limiting foreign student and exchange visitor visas to four years and journalist visas to 240 days, ending the previous system of open-ended stays and requiring visa extensions for longer programs.

Jul 16, 20266 sources

May 1, 2026

First Direct US-Venezuela Commercial Flight in Seven Years Lands in Caracas

American Airlines resumed direct flights between the US and Venezuela after a seven-year suspension, marking a significant thaw in relations following the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro in January.

May 1, 20265 sources

Top claims

▪The Department of Homeland Security rule limits I visas for foreign media professionals to a maximum of 240 days, replacing the previous system that allowed stays for the duration of employment
▪The United States Department of State revoked more than 100,000 visas, including 8,000 student visas, since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025
▪The new regulations prohibit graduate students from changing their educational objectives or transferring to another school without explicit authorization

People involved

Donald Trump

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Immigration policy1 Nicolás Maduro1 Press freedom1 Sanctions & economic countermeasures1 Trump administration1 U.S. domestic politics1 U.S. policy & law1

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