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New USDHS Rule Eliminates Duration of Status and Restricts Academic Mobility beginning September 15, 2026

Check your inbox for invitations to ISSO Information Sessions to learn more. ISSO will be updating content on all pages closer to implementation.

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Recent News

New USDHS Rule Eliminates F and J Duration of Status (D/S)

July 17, 2026

Federal Court Ruling Vacates $100,000 H-1 Fee

June 10, 2026

Federal Court Ruling Mandates USCIS to Resume Processing Applications From Travel Ban Nationals

June 9, 2026

US DOS Transitions to Visa-Processing Hubs in Africa

June 3, 2026

New DHS Policy Could Limit Adjustment to Permanent Resident Status

May 26, 2026

ISSO Events

  • 7.30 Elimination of Duration of Status Rule Information Session for F-1 students- PhD focus
  • 7.31 Elimination of Duration of Status Rule Information Session for F-1 students- Undergraduate focus
  • 8.4 Elimination of Duration of Status Rule Information Session for F-1 students- Masters focus
  • 8.6 Elimination of Duration of Status Rule Information Session for F-1 students-OPT/STEM focus
  • 8.11 Elimination of Duration of Status Rule Information Session for F-1 students- PhD focus

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