Tagged #j-1-visa
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Universities and Labor Unions File Federal Lawsuit to Block New F/J/I Fixed-Period Rule
Coalition challenges DHS final rule eliminating duration of status admissions for international students, exchange visitors, and media representatives, arguing it violates the Administrative Procedure Act.
State Department Proposes Major Changes to J-1 Exchange Visitor Termination, Extension, and Reinstatement Rules
DOS proposes to expand grounds for program termination, remove the 'willful' insurance requirement, and streamline extension procedures for J-1 exchange visitors. 60-day comment period opens July 30, 2026.
DHS Finalizes Four-Year Cap on F-1 and J-1 Student Visa Stays
DHS replaces the 47-year 'duration of status' policy with fixed four-year admission periods for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors, effective September 15, 2026. Extension applications now required for longer programs.
Two Major Final Rules Reshape Legal Immigration: Duration of Status & Public Charge
DHS finalized two rules on July 17, 2026: eliminating 'duration of status' for F/J/I visas (effective Sept. 15) and rescinding the 2022 public charge regulation (effective Sept. 18), expanding discretion on family-based green card adjudications.