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A federal court in Boston has postponed the effective date of, and preliminarily enjoined implementation of, the new rule that was scheduled to take effect on September 15 and eliminate Duration of Status (D/S) for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors. As a result, the existing D/S framework remains… Read More

ISSS has developed a frequently asked questions page regarding the new rule. See page here. This information is based on our current understanding of the new rule. This does not constitute legal advice. As we obtain more information and guidance, we will update these responses. Please check your Vanderbilt… Read More

On July 17, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to publish a final rule that replaces “duration of status” for F and J visa holders with fixed admission periods. If the final rule is published as scheduled, this… Read More

On May 5, 2026, DHS submitted the final rule that will eliminate F and J “duration of status” to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. Once OMB’s review is complete, the final rule will be published in the Federal Register. ISSS will review the final rule once… Read More