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The International Student Services Manual has been designed to help new international students make the transition to studying in the USA and to serve as a reference for continuing international students. ISS encourages you to review the resources and guidelines provided in the manual and to contact ISS if you have any further questions!
The International Student Services Manual has been designed to help new international students make the transition to studying in the USA and to serve as a reference for continuing international students. ISS encourages you to review the resources and guidelines provided in the manual and to contact ISS if you have any further questions!
Summary of the “Duration of Status” Rule Change
Summary of the “Duration of Status” Rule Change
On July 17, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the final rule in the Federal Register to end “duration of status” (D/S) for F and J nonimmigrants among other significant changes.
The final rule changes the admission period for F and J nonimmigrants to a fixed period of time. F and J nonimmigrants who need additional time to complete their studies or exchange program will have to file a request to extend their status with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in addition to working with ISS to obtain an extended I-20 or DS-2019.
International Student Services is actively reviewing and analyzing the rule. We will provide information to students impacted by the rule soon and will update this website. There will be a 60-day implementation period before the rule takes effect on September 15, 2026.
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Let us know if you need help or just want to say hi!
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ISS is happy to help you with any questions or concerns that you may have. Here is our contact information!
Location: Moody Hall 102 (Check-in at the Moody Atrium Student Kiosk)
Walk-in hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Phone number: 512-428-1051
Email address: iss@stedwards.edu
Jacob Harris: jharri15@stedwards.edu or make an appointment
Rocio Zuniga: rzuniga5@stedwards.edu or make an appointment
Disclaimer: The ISS staff will provide regulatory and practice information related to F and J status, as it stands at the time of the consultation. Regulatory content is designed for SEU students and is not intended to constitute legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.
Disclaimer: The ISS staff will provide regulatory and practice information related to F and J status, as it stands at the time of the consultation. Regulatory content is designed for SEU students and is not intended to constitute legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.
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