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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the new DHS rule that was supposed to end “Duration of Status” for F-1 and J-1 students on September 15, 2026. The existing D/S system remains in place for now. Here is what international students need to know today. F-1 Visa Rule Blocked September 15, 2026 Updated: September 15, 2026 UPDATE: The September 15 rule is NOT taking effect today The major change to the U.S. student visa system that was scheduled to begin on September 15, 202

The U.S. is changing how F-1 and J-1 students are admitted and how long they can remain in the country. The new rules take effect September 15, 2026. Here is what international students need to know about Duration of Status, I-94 expiration dates, extensions, OPT, travel, school changes and the new 30-day grace period. UPDATE — SEPTEMBER 15, 2026: The new rule has been temporarily blocked by a federal court. F-1 Visa Rules Change September 15, 2026: What Happens to Students A

Most coverage of tighter student visa rules focuses on the applicant's side of the story — the delays, the denials, the anxiety. There's a second casualty that gets far less attention: the American colleges that built entire financial models around international tuition, and are now watching that revenue disappear in real time. The numbers, released this month, are larger than most people realize. US Colleges Are Losing Up to $7 Billion Because of Visa Policy. Here's the Bill