I-94 Archives - Careers Help Desk

Careers Help Desk thumbnail explaining the US F-1 Student Visa 2026 overhaul, including new OPT rules, 30-day OPT application window, $1,780 Form I-765 fee, mandatory biometrics, and the new four-year admission limit for international students.

United States F-1 Student Visa Overhaul & OPT Rules: Complete 2026 Guide

Secure your lawful U.S. study status and master the new F-1 and OPT regulatory frameworks under the sweeping 2026 Homeland Security updates. Managed by USCIS and Customs and Border Protection, these profound structural overhauls phase out decades of open-ended stay privileges, replacing them with strict, fixed admission deadlines. This updated Read more

By Muhammad Usman, 3 hoursJuly 2, 2026 ago