Three types of student visas are available for different types of study programmes in the US.
F, M and J visas serve different purposes to the students.
While universities struggle to plan and advise their international students, some students are considering attending schools outside of the United States if they cannot land a visa interview soon.
Proposals
The Biden administration should do the following to attract international students, provide predictability, and allow universities and employers to retain global talent:
Biden should direct the appropriate agencies to formally withdraw proposed Trump-era rules that would harm international students if implemented, including ones that would limit student visas to a fixed number of years and discourage employers from sponsoring students for H-1B visas. Biden should also direct Immigration and Customs Enforcement to update its guidance so that new international students can study in the United States even if they are doing so online.
Soumya Basu has joined Visa Inc. as Country Manager for Bangladesh. Soumya will head the operations of the company in Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan and sit on Visas leadership team in the region, said a press release. Late last year, Visa announced its plans to establish a country liaison