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Oct 02, 2026 • Policy Updates • 3 min read

DHS Appeals the Duration of Status Ruling to the First Circuit, but Has Not Asked to Pause It, So F-1 and J-1 Holders Keep D/S

On September 30, 2026, the government appealed the order blocking its rule ending duration of status for F, J and I visa holders (First Circuit No. 26-2112). It has not sought a stay, so D/S and the older I-539/I-765 editions remain in effect.

F-1 Duration of Status USCIS OPT

Sep 15, 2026 • Policy Updates • 3 min read

Court Halts the End of Duration of Status One Day Before It Took Effect: F-1 and J-1 Holders Keep D/S for Now

On September 14, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts granted nationwide preliminary relief postponing the DHS rule that would have replaced duration of status with fixed four-year admission periods for F-1 and J-1 holders. D/S remains in place while the case continues, and a government appeal is expected.

F-1 Duration of Status USCIS OPT

Jul 17, 2026 • Immigration News • 2 min read

DHS Ends "Duration of Status": F-1 and J-1 Visa Holders Face Fixed 4-Year Admission Under New Final Rule

DHS's new final rule ends open-ended "duration of status" for F, J, and I visa holders, imposing fixed admission periods capped at four years, cutting the F-1 grace period from 60 to 30 days, and restricting mid-program school transfers and objective changes.

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DHS Appeals the Duration of Status Ruling to the First Circuit, but Has Not Asked to Pause It, So F-1 and J-1 Holders Keep D/S

Court Halts the End of Duration of Status One Day Before It Took Effect: F-1 and J-1 Holders Keep D/S for Now

DHS Ends "Duration of Status": F-1 and J-1 Visa Holders Face Fixed 4-Year Admission Under New Final Rule

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