Fixed Admission Rule Temporary Pause
On September 14, 2026, a U.S. District Court Judge issued a preliminary injunction on the published rule Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for F and J students. This order temporarily pauses the implementation of the rule until the court issues a further decision. The visa status of F&J visa-holders remains unchanged. ISS is closely monitoring this situation and will provide more information and guidance as it becomes available.
Key Resources
F & J Travel
What to bring, what to consider, & more.
Working on Campus
Learn about work options & limits for F-1 students
Working off Campus
CPT? OPT? Learn about options you may have.
New to UB
ISS check-in is required. Learn about check-in now.
Information Sessions
Attend live or watch a recording when convenient.
Drop-in Advising
Have a question? ISS offers virtual drop-in advising throughout the week. No appointment needed!
Click the button below or visit our Contact Us page for details.
For Emergency Assistance
In the event of an immigration-related emergency, such as detention, please immediately call the ISS office at 716-645-2258 during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm). Outside of business hours, please contact the University Police at 716-645-2222.
Duration of Status Changes
On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized a rule eliminating Duration of Status (D/S) for F and J students. Visit our Fixed Admission Rule page to learn more.