Unions, advocacy groups sue to overturn US visa rule for foreign students, journalists

A coalition of unions and advocacy ​groups sued the federal government on Tuesday seeking to block a rule ‌that would limit how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the U.S. without applying for extensions.

The new rule from President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security creates a fixed time ​period for F visas for international students, J visas that allow visitors ​on cultural exchange programs to work in the U.S., and I visas ⁠for members of the media. Those visas are currently available for the duration ​of the program or employment in the U.S.