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f1 opt i539 requirement 2026

US student visa Duration of Status ends in 2026 with four-year stay limit, 30-day grace period, fixed I-94 date, and Form I-539 extension rules.
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US Student Visa D/S Rule 2026: 4-Year Limit, I-539 & 30-Day Grace Period

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule replacing “Duration of Status” (D/S) admission with fixed periods of admission for F-1, J-1, and I nonimmigrants. The rule is currently scheduled to take effect on 15 September 2026. However, DHS states that congressional review could change the Read more

By Muhammad Usman, 21 hoursJuly 20, 2026 ago
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