Opinion
America's new visa clock will cost it the PhD students it most needs
Capping student admission at four years ignores how long doctorates take. Washington should admit doctoral students for the full length of their programmes.
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united states
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Politics
Three weeks to the US midterms: what is at stake on 3 November
Every House seat and 35 Senate seats are on the ballot. Polling averages favour Democrats in the House, while the Senate is closer than either party expected.
Education
US student visas now come with an end date: the new rules explained
Since 15 September, F-1 and J-1 students get a fixed period of admission of up to four years instead of 'duration of status'. Here is what changes for applicants.
