On July 17, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a regulation that will reduce the duration of I-visas for foreign journalists to eight months. This change is expected to impact the ability of foreign reporters to work independently in the United States.
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New DHS regulation limits I-visa durations for foreign journalists
The Department of Homeland Security has implemented a new regulation that shortens the duration of I-visas for foreign journalists to eight months, which may affect their capacity to operate independently in the U.S. This regulation was issued on July 17, 2026.
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New regulation puts foreign journalists and a free press at risk
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New DHS regulation limits I-visa durations for foreign journalists