Client Alert: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Finalizes Rule Ending “Duration of Status” for F, J and I Nonimmigrants
What Happened DHS has published a final rule ending “duration of status” (D/S) admission for F (academic students), J (exchange visitors), and I (foreign media) nonimmigrants, replacing it with admission for a fixed period. The rule takes effect 60 days after publication, September 15, 2026. For three decades, F, J, and I nonimmigrants have been […]