Initial Guidance and FAQs on the DHS Final Rule Eliminating Duration of Status

July 18, 2026
Dear international students and scholars,
 
Last Friday, we informed you that OISS was reviewing the recently published DHS final rule eliminating Duration of Status (D/S) for F and J nonimmigrants. We are now writing to let you know that our initial analysis, quick facts, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and other resources are now available on the OISS website.
 
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