US unions sue over new visa rule for foreign students, journalists

“U.S. unions and advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit to block a new Department of Homeland Security rule that caps F‑student visas and J‑exchange visas at four years and limits I‑journalist visas to 240 days (90 days for Chinese nationals). The plaintiffs argue the limits will deter international students, hurt university research and tuition revenue, and curtail press freedom, while the administration frames the rule as a fraud‑prevention effort. Expert Analysis: The restriction threatens a major export—U.S. higher‑education services—potentially shaving billions from the economy and reducing the talent pipeline for tech and research sectors. If courts uphold the rule, universities may see enrollment drops, prompting a shift toward online or overseas programs to retain global students.”