August 26, 2026
Please note that this rule did not take effect on September 15, 2026, as previously scheduled, due to a preliminary injunction by a federal district judge.
An overview and an FAQ for F-1 Students regarding the new DHS rule eliminating Duration of Status are now available on the International Center website. The FAQ for J-1 students and scholars is also available. You can reach these documents through Quick Access (Duration of Status Updates) on the IC home page.
Please continue to refer to the website since the International Center will be updating other relevant webpages with Duration of Status information.
Last Updated: 9/15/2026
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