India, July 16 -- The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced changes to visa rules for foreign students, exchange visitors and journalists on Thursday, according to a government notice.

DHS wants to change the current visa system and replace it with a new one that gives people a fixed period of stay. The new rule will apply to F-visas, which are given to international students.

It will also apply to J-visas, which are used by people coming to the US through cultural exchange programs. People on J-visas are also allowed to work in the United States as part of their exchange program. The proposed rule will also cover I visas, which are issued to foreign journalists and members of the media.

At present, people with F, J and I ...