Tagged #student-visa
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
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.
Trump Administration Releases Immigration Regulatory Agenda: H-1B, Prevailing Wage, and Student Visa Changes
The Trump administration has unveiled a multi-agency regulatory agenda targeting H-1B eligibility, prevailing wage increases, PERM labor certification, and international student work authorization. Changes are expected from August 2026 onward.
F-1 Student Visa — Initial Issuance, the SEVIS I-20, and the 30-Day Arrival Window
How a prospective F-1 student moves from school admission to a valid I-20, a visa stamp, and a lawful U.S. entry within the 30-day window — and the three places that sequence most often breaks.