US ends ‘Duration of Status’: What the new fixed visa rules mean for F-1, J-1, and I holders

The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed ending the “duration of status” rule for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I visa holders, replacing it with fixed admission periods. Under the draft policy, stays would be capped at four years (240 days for journalists), requiring extensions through DHS. The move heightens uncertainty for students, researchers, and foreign media professionals.

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