What You Need to Know: Proposed Change to F-1 and J-1 Visa Duration

On August 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released a proposed rule. It would change the initial admission period for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars to match the program end date noted on their Form I-20 or DS-2019, not to exceed four years. We know that…Continue Reading What You Need to Know: Proposed Change to F-1 and J-1 Visa Duration