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📜F-1 and J-1 Visas: International Travel After September 15, 2026 Will Cost Major Benefits
Starting September 15, 2026, the United States will eliminate the "Duration of Status" (D/S) provision for F-1 and J-1 s…
F-1 Students in the U.S.: Changing Majors After September 15 Will Be Denied
Starting September 15, 2026, F-1 students will not be permitted to change to a degree program at the same level or lower…
United States Updates Forms I-539 and I-765 Effective September 15: No Transition Period
USCIS will issue revised Forms I-539 and I-765 on September 15, 2026, to reflect changes from a federal rule replacing D…
U.S. Eliminates Duration of Status for F-1 and J-1 Visas Effective September 15, 2026
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced on July 17, 2026, that starting September 15, 2026, F-1 and J-1 stude…