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1600+
International Undergraduate Students
3800+
International Graduate Students
150+
International Scholars and Staff
120
Countries Represented
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Important Information Regarding the New Duration of Status Rule

On July 17, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a new final rule, which, among other things, eliminates duration of status (D/S) for J-1 Exchange Visitors, F-1 Students, and their dependents, and replaces it with a fixed Admit Until Date (AUD) on Form I-94. The new rule is expected to take effect on September 15, 2026.

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