This article was last updated and fact checked on October 7, 2024 by Mani Karthik.
Indian students planning to study in the US are facing some fresh challenges, thanks to new F-1 visa restrictions.
The big change? The US has tightened up rules on how long international students can stay outside the country while keeping their F-1 visa status.
Now, the limit is set at five consecutive months during your academic program.
What does this mean for you? If you were thinking about taking a longer study break, internship, or even spending some extra time back home, this rule might throw a wrench in those plans.
Students will now have to carefully navigate their study schedules to avoid risking their visa status.
Stay tuned for more updates on how this impacts students and what you can do to stay on top of these changes!
