The American administration plans to rescind study permits for Chinese students.
Revised US Visa Rules Affecting Chinese Students Announced
The United States government has unveiled new measures aimed at revoking visas for Chinese students and intensifying scrutiny for future applicants from China and Hong Kong. Foreign Minister Marco Rubio broke the news, suggesting that visas would be revoked for students with ties to the Communist Party and those studying in critical fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Rubio's department will collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security to effectively implement these changes. Initially, it remains unclear how many students will be affected by the revocation of residence permits, or if any exceptions will be made. However, Rubio did assert that both the visa criteria for existing applicants and future applicants will undergo more rigorous examination.
Furthermore, the revised measures will primarily target F-1 (academic student visas), J-1 (exchange visitor visas), and other categories of nonimmigrant visas where applicants hail from China and specialize in sensitive fields. Chinese students, who currently make up over 270,000 of the international student population in the United States, have already experienced a decline in their numbers due to deteriorating bilateral relations.
The US government's efforts could escalate tensions between the two countries, as the move further intensifies government conflicts with both US universities and the Chinese government. The policy is part of a broader effort to police foregin nationals' conduct and speech, including crackdowns against those supporting designated terror groups and the increased scrutiny of university partnerships.
It is essential to note that the directive is not intended to affect all Chinese students but is primarily targeted at those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or in critical fields. No official figures have been provided regarding the number of students who will be impacted by the new regulations.
The new visa measures mark a significant shift in U.S. policy towards Chinese students, in line with ongoing concerns about national security and research integrity.
Source: ntv.de, mau/dpa
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The European Union could play a crucial role in supporting Chinese students affected by the revised US visa rules, offering education-and-self-development opportunities and fostering political dialogue between nations. As Marco Rubio's department collaborates with the Department of Homeland Security to enforce these changes, it might be prudent for students in critical fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to explore alternative paths for general-news and learning through distance learning programs or scholarships in the European Union.
