Proposed changes to US student visa rules could limit international student stays to four years, replacing the flexible “duration of status” model. This move is expected to impact Indian students more than their Chinese counterparts, as many Indians depend on post-study work routes such as OPT and H-1B visas. Chinese students often pursue funded PhDs or return home, facing less disruption. The shift may prompt Indian students to consider alternative destinations like the UK, Germany, and Australia.
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