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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.

Extension of Stay

If you will not complete your internship by the expected date, you must apply for an extension. This must be done before your current DS-2019 expires.

What is a DS-2019 Extension?

If you will not complete your internship program by the expected completion date in Section 3 of your current DS-2019, you must apply for an extension and receive a new DS-2019 with a new end date.

This must be done before your current DS-2019 expires.

How long can a J-1 Student Intern participate in an internship program?

J-1 Student Interns can participate in the internship program for up to 12 months for each degree/major. Extensions beyond 12 months are not possible. 

When to Apply

You should submit all required documents one month before your DS-2019 expires. Please refer to number 3 on your DS-2019 to determine your DS-2019 expiration date. 

Application Process

To apply for an extension, submit the following documents to ISS prior to the expiration date on your current DS-2019:

  • Completed DS-7002 (Training/Internship Placement Plan)
    • Your UB supervisor should complete this form and include the new internship dates. You must also sign the form. 
  • Financial documents which prove that you have sufficient funding to support yourself for the additional time you are requesting. See Acceptable Financial Document Information.
    • Contact ISS for an estimate of how much money you are required to show. 
  • Proof of health insurance. A receipt or insurance card indicating that you have proper health insurance coverage for the additional time you are requesting. 

Processing Times

Processing times vary, but generally you will receive a new DS-2019 in 5-7 days.