Day: July 23, 2026

Immigration Alert: DHS Ends “Duration of Status” (D/S) for F, J, and I Visa Holders

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule that significantly changes how F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I visa holders are admitted to the United States. Effective 60 days after publication, the rule replaces the longstanding “Duration of Status” (D/S) admission with a fixed period of stay. Under the previous D/S […]