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Coalition sues Trump over visa time-limit rule for students, exchange visitors and journalists

Education and union groups ask a court to block a proposed rule that would cap how long certain nonimmigrant visas remain valid.

Published Aug 24, 2026, 7:35 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A coalition of education and union organizations sued the Trump administration seeking to block a rule that would impose time limits on visas for international students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists. The groups argue the rule would restrict the duration of stay for those on student, exchange and journalistic nonimmigrant visas. The lawsuit aims to prevent the rule from taking effect while the legal challenge proceeds.