Foreign visa restrictions in the US will limit students, scholars, and journalists to fixed stays, sparking concern over oversight and press freedom. Why journalists are worriedThe most controversial part of the measure is the new treatment of foreign journalists. Still, the broader direction is clear: foreign visa restrictions are becoming more rigid and more closely monitored. Geopolitical contextThe expansion of foreign visa restrictions in the US should also be understood in a broader geopolitical setting. Either way, foreign visa restrictions are now moving from proposal to implementation, with consequences likely to be felt far beyond immigration offices.