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Effective September 15, 2026, F-1/J-1 students and J-1 scholars will be admitted to the U.S. until the program end date listed on their Form I-20 or DS-2019. There are no immediate changes to your immigration status or required actions at this time. Additional guidance and instructional webinar schedules will be forthcoming.
On August 24, 2026, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) issued Broadcast Message 2608-02, further clarifying that CPT must be an integral and required part of an established curriculum that applies to all students (domestic and international) participating in the same program.
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