New Rules Shake U.S. Student Visas | Pierre News

A new federal rule slashes flexibility for international students in the U.S., replacing the old “Duration of Status” with fixed four-year limits tied to degree programs — forcing extensions, extra fees, and tighter deadlines. As universities like those in South Dakota see rising enrollment, prospective students are pulling back due to visa uncertainty. Employers across sectors from farms to hospitals face mounting strain, struggling to fill labor gaps amid increasingly complex and delayed visa processes. Immigration attorneys report waits stretching to two years — crippling student planning and business operations. Even the post-graduation grace period shrinks to just 30 days. The result? A rigid, high-stakes system that’s making it harder for both students and employers to thrive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd5f0a7bf97afdf3