F-1 Student Visa: Fixed Admission Period Replaces Duration of Status from 15 September 2026
This article verifies the DHS final rule published July 17, 2026, that replaces F-1 Duration of Status with a fixed admission period effective September 15, 2026. It covers admission caps, the 30-day grace period, extension of stay procedures, transition rules for existing F-1 students, and restrictions on changing educational levels, using only official and university-sourced facts.