Trump administration drastically limits length of foreign journalist visas
The Trump administration on Tuesday slashed foreign journalist visas from five years to 240 days, with Chinese journalists limited to 90 days. The Department of Homeland Security said the change eliminates the "duration of status" system that allowed indefinite stays. Press freedom advocates warned the shorter terms will force journalists to avoid controversial reporting to prevent visa rejection.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 13:10 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 13:40 UTC
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