On Sept. 14, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued an order pausing the effective date of the Department of Homeland Security’s Duration of Status Final Rule while litigation concerning the rule continues.
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.
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.
“It is a really exciting time for robotics. There are a lot of unknowns, a lot of room for improvement and a lot of room for impact,” says Yusuf Umut Ciftci.
Ioannis Moustakis, a Finance and Business Economics PhD student, explores how banking, policy and financial decision-making intersect.
Ngoi Hui Chien, a PhD student in the Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture program, brings together multiple languages, histories and critical perspectives.
"From chatbots to autonomous cars and humanoid robots, it's important to ensure that these technologies do not perform harmful or unintended actions for humans," says Kaustav Chakraborty.
For individualized guidance, you may contact OIS through drop-in advising.
On Dec. 16, 2025, the White House issued a presidential proclamation imposing entry restrictions on nationals of 38 countries.
Due to the Dec. 16, 2025 presidential proclamation, students holding passports from certain countries who do not have a valid F-1 or J-1 visa are advised against international travel at this time.
