India, June 20 -- A significant modification to US immigration regulations may soon complicate the ability of international students to stay in the country for the entirety of their academic programs without seeking additional approvals.

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved a final regulation proposed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that aims to replace the long-established "Duration of Status" (D/S) system for international students and exchange visitors with fixed admission periods, as reported by the Times of India on Tuesday.

This initiative represents one of the most substantial modifications to student visa regulations in recent years and could impact thousands of Indian students intendin...