On September 25, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed regulation that would establish fixed end dates on student and exchange visitor visas, and many other changes. Currently, international students and scholars may stay in the United States for the duration of their
Analysis of Proposed DHS Regulation Regarding Duration of Status
On Friday, September 25, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule that would eliminate Duration of Status (D/S) for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and F-2/J-2 dependents. This is a proposed rule that currently does not have an effective date. As a proposed