A proposed DHS rule, now under OMB review, seeks to replace ‘duration of status’ for international students with fixed stay periods, potentially requiring visa extensions. Experts fear increased delays, financial burdens, and uncertainty for students. With Indians comprising a significant portion of international students, the change could adversely affect them, impacting both students and the US education sector. Post navigation ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’: Senate passes Trump’s spending bill; JD Vance cast deciding vote ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’: Moment when Trump learnt of 51–50 Senate win; ‘thank you, wow!’