Good News Indian Students: US To Stop ‘Intent To Leave’?

It is already in know that United States has been making it very hard for the Indian student community to sustain with the strict immigration and student policies. But finally, there is some positive news that is being established in this context.

The United States is considering a major change to the F1 student visa rules, and this proposal could benefit thousands of international students, especially from India.

At present, anyone applying for an F1 visa must prove strong “intent to leave” the US after completing their studies. This means students need to convince the visa officer that they will return home, often by showing property, family ties or career plans in their home country. Many students are rejected because officers feel they might stay back after graduation.

The new proposal aims to remove this requirement entirely. If approved, students will no longer have to prove that they plan to leave the US.

This could make the visa process smoother and reduce rejection rates, as the intent to leave rule has been one of the toughest hurdles for F1 applicants.

However, the change may come with another adjustment. The US is also considering shifting from the current “duration of status” system to a fixed stay period. Under the existing system, students can remain in the country as long as they maintain valid enrolment. A fixed term would require students to apply for extensions if needed.

Overall, the proposal seeks to make studying in the US more accessible and predictable for international students.