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.
Know how changes in the immigration environment may affect your U.S. visa or your ability to enter the U.S.
We regularly update our News & Alerts pages to keep new and current international students informed about changes that may impact their travel, visa status and experience as an international student in the U.S.