The End of Duration of Status: What F-1 Students Need to Know Before September 15, 2026
The End of Duration of Status: What F-1 Students Need to Know Before September 15, 2026 Published July 2026 | F-1 Visa Policy Update | Lighthouse CPT Inc. Summary On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a final rule that ends Duration of Status (D/S) admissions for F-1 international students. The rule takes effect on









