Duration of Status Rule Change

Duration of Status Rule Change

On July 17, 2026, DHS issued changes to F and J regulations in the Federal Register. Among these changes are the elimination of Duration of Status (D/S) and new restrictions on program changes. The regulatory changes will take effect on September 15, 2026.

A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on September 14, 2026, halting the rule from taking effect on September 15.  As of today, the final rule has been paused.  We will keep you updated as we learn more.