The End of Duration of Status: What F, J, and I Visa Holders Need to Know

On Friday, July 17, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security published a final rule that eliminates “duration of status” (D/S) for international students (F), exchange visitors (J), and foreign media representatives (I). For decades, these nonimmigrants were admitted for as long as they maintained their status — no fixed end date. That’s gone. Starting September … Continue reading The End of Duration of Status: What F, J, and I Visa Holders Need to Know

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