Bangladesh, July 28 -- The Trump administration has introduced a broad overhaul of the US student visa system, arguing that the changes will strengthen immigration enforcement, increase federal oversight, and ensure that international students complete their academic programs within a reasonable period of time. The new regulations, announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), represent one of the most significant revisions to the F-1 student visa program in decades and are expected to take effect on September 15.

The policy marks a departure from the long-standing practice under which many international students were allowed to remain in the United States for the “duration of status” associated with their academic ...