INS imposes tighter rules on foreign students and visitors
The INS proposes requiring an approved student visa before study in the United States and restricting tourist and business visits to 30 days, down from six months. The plan follows post 9/11 scrutiny, with debate over agency missions and potential impact on more than 2 million annual visits. The INS reported 10 million tourist visa admissions in 2000, with three quarters under one month.