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RULE PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT
A new federal immigration rule has been published. The effective date of this rule is delayed due to a preliminary
injunction order issued on September 14, 2026.
We will update our webpage as more information becomes available.
The rule replaces Duration of Status (D/S) with fixed‑date admissions for student
and exchange visitor visa holders in the U.S., and makes changes to regulations related
to educational objectives, including requirements affecting transfers, changes of
major, and changes of degree level.
End of Duration of Status and Changes to Academic Mobility | Zoom Meetings Every Wednesday and Thursday
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. | Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
MEETINGS WILL NOT BE HELD OCTOBER 7 OR OCTOBER 8
I-20 Extension Request
I-20 Extension Request and Extension of Stay with USCIS
Students who need an I-20 extension may also need to apply for an Extension of Stay (I-539) with USCIS. This is a separate application to USCIS requesting more time to remain in the U.S. to complete your current program.
Eligibility
- Must be in valid F-1 status.
- Apply at least 2 weeks ahead of current I-20 expiration.
- If delay is due to academic reasons - must provide documentation. Poor performance
is not acceptable.
- Students who have been on academic probation or suspension are not eligible to file for an Extension of Stay with USCIS
- If delay is due to medical reasons - must provide documentation.
Ineligible Situations
- I-20 has expired, or will expire before process can be completed.
- AUD (Admit Until Date) is in the past.
- Otherwise out of status.
- Delay due to poor academic progress.
- Delay due to suspension.
- Delay due to academic probation.
Extension of Stay with USCIS
- If you plan to remain in the U.S. and need more time to complete your degree, you must file for an Extension of Stay with USCIS after you have received your I-20 with a new program end date.
- All Extension of Stay (EOS I-539) applications must be received by USCIS before your
I-94 AUD (Admit Until Date).
- Your AUD will be listed on your I-94. If your I-94 shows D/S, your AUD will be your original I-20 end date + a 60 day grace period.
- I-94 D/S: If your I-94 does not have an AUD, but says d/s, your Admit Until Date is your I-20
program end date or 4 years from September 15, 2026, whichever is sooner.
- Your I-20 program end date, or
- November 14, 2030 (4 years + 60 days from September 15, 2026).
- Examples:
- If your I-20 program end date is May 15, 2028, your authorized stay ends July 14, 2028 (May 15, 2028 + 60 days).
- Remember: Take action before your AUD. If you need additional time in the U.S. beyond that date, contact ISSS well before your authorized stay expires.
Extension of Stay Application Responsibilities
Your I-539 Extension of Stay application is your responsibility as an F1 visa holder.
ISSS staff will provide information regarding the application process, however, the contents of your application must be reviewed and approved by you, the student.
By sending in your signed I-539 Extension of Stay application to USCIS, you are verifying that all information is correct and accurate.
ISSS is not responsible for any missing or incorrect information found in your application.
Procedure for an I-539 Extension of Stay
This section will be updated soon.