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Duration of Status Updates

Statement and Updates from SISS About the Final Rule

July 16, 2026: U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Publish Changes to Duration of Status

On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to publish the final rule that replaces the current duration of status, called "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay (EOS) Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media." The final rule replaces the current duration of status with fixed time periods for the length of stay for F and J visa holders, along with a formalized process for requesting extensions, now overseen by DHS. 

The final rule is set to go into effect on September 15, 2026.  

Webinar Coming Soon!

Please check back soon for details about a webinar from SISS.

The SISS team understands that there will be many questions about this change, as its impact will be felt widely across campus. We are working hard to analyze and evaluate the final rule so we can ensure we are interpreting it accurately and provide you with answers to your specific questions, rather than only general information. Thank you for your patience. Once we confirm the accuracy of our evaluation, we will share more information. We encourage you to check this page frequently for updates.

If you have other needs, unrelated to the final rule, please seek out your advisor as usual. 

Please look for information about an upcoming webinar to provide guidance and address questions in the near future. Webinars and other events will be listed on the SISS events calendar.

Thank you for your patience at this time. We look forward to sharing more with you as soon as possible.

FAQ for UC Davis International F-1 and J-1 Students and J-1 Scholars--Coming Soon!

The Global Affairs leadership and advising teams are reading, understanding, researching and clarifying the new rule. Our priority is accurately answering your questions. Please check this page for ongoing updates and FAQs as they become available.