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Duration of Status Rule Hub

NOTICE:  THE D/S RULE WILL NOT GO INTO EFFECT AS SCHEDULED ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2026. A FEDERAL COURT ISSUED A TEMPORARY INJUNCTION STOPPING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FROM IMPLEMENTING THE RULE. LITIGATION IS ONGOING. ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING THIS LATEST DEVELOPMENT CAN BE FOUND ON THE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAW AND POLICY CHANGES PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE. 

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Duration of Status Explained

The significance of "duration of status"

The significance of "duration of status"

FAQs: What the Rule Eliminating D/S Does

FAQs: What the Rule Eliminating D/S Does

FAQs: What the Rule Eliminating D/S Does

Accessing and Reporting the I-94 Record of Arrival

Information about what the I-94 is and how to find it

Information about what the I-94 is and how to find it

How to Extend F-1 or J-1 Status

Resources for Filing Form I-539 Extension Applications

Resources for Filing Form I-539 Extension Applications

 

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Resources related to the Duration of Status rule

Resources related to the Duration of Status rule

 

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