The Department of State has recently announced that, beginning May 20, 2011, qualifying Iranian students seeking to enter the United States on F, M, or J visas will be able to obtain two year, multi-entry visas into the United States. This is a significant change from the previous State Department position that all such students could only receive a three month, one entry visa.
It is important to note that not all students will qualify. However, for those that do qualify, this change is a welcome one.