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visa policy
Coverage of visa policy in the Nexus archive.
- Visa time limits on foreign Ph.D. students and postdocs will harm U.S. science, experts warn
The Trump administration plans to limit international Ph.D. students and postdocs to four years on nonimmigrant visas, requiring extensions for longer stays. The Department of Homeland Security announced this policy change in mid-July, sparking concerns about the U.S. losing talented scientists and harming scientific progress.
- India-Bangladesh ties ease with visa restart amid China concerns
India has resumed tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals, signaling a thaw in bilateral relations. Analysts highlight that rebuilding trade ties will be challenging as Bangladesh pursues Chinese investment near India's sensitive eastern border. The visa suspension followed violent protests that led to the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.