The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has afforded Myanmar Special Student Relief (SSR) designation, effectively easing restrictions for non-immigrants under the student visa, studyinternational.com reported.

While students must still apply to obtain an F-1 visa, the DHS has eased certain restrictions for Burmese students facing severe economic hardship on account of the situation back home. The move will provide relief for 1,828 Burmese students enrolled in US universities in 2019/20.