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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.

Learn About Scams

Educate yourself to avoid any future issues. If you receive a suspicious call or email you should know what to do next. 

Read more on our Scams page.

SSN & Tax

Learn about applying for Social Security cards and filing income tax returns.

  • Social Security Card
    7/23/26
    When do you need a Social Security number? How do you apply? Find out here.
  • Income Tax
    7/23/26
    Income tax requirements in the United States are quite complex.  Review this section to learn more.

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