Ok I don't understand this. I thought the clause was already there. When I first came to US as an F1 student, I went to the Ministry of Education for the letter of "No Objection" and they gave me one. I don't understand why this should be a headache to anyone. If someone deserves to go overseas for further education, I dont think the Ministry will object as long as it is legitimate. May be the rule was not official before and now they have made it so. Chill out guys, I dont think you have to worry too much unless you deserve to be here.