New US Student Visa Rules 2025: Academic & Funding Changes Explained
For international students eyeing the U.S. as their academic destination, the landscape is shifting with new academic and funding rules for 2025 that could reshape everything from visa durations to financial proof requirements. As global competition for top talent intensifies, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of State (DOS) have introduced updates to F-1, M-1, and J-1 visas, emphasizing stricter vetting, fixed stay limits, and enhanced documentation to ensure genuine intent and self-sufficiency. With international enrollment projected …