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This summary is based on currently available information. It does not relate to any specific situation and is not legal advice. The DHS Fixed Period of Admission Final Rule (published July 17, 2026) was scheduled to take effect on September 15,

The information below is based on currently available federal guidance and is intended for general informational purposes. It does not address every individual situation and is not legal advice. ISSS will continue to update resources as more

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control issued a rule on Aug. 24, 2026, indefinitely suspending Iran General License G of the Iranian transactions and sanctions regulations. This suspension does not impact Iranian

On July 17, 2026, the U.S. government published a final rule which takes effect on Sept. 15, 2026. This new rule creates a fixed admission end date for international students who hold F-1 visa status, changes the process for these students to extend their stays in the United States, and adds other restrictions limiting the students’ ability to make academic changes.

This summary is based on currently available information. It does not relate to any specific situation and is not legal advice.  On Aug. 21, 2026, a federal judge in the Southern District of New York ruled that a U.S. Department of State

Updated 8/31/2026 On August 12, 2026, the federal government, through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), issued a Broadcast Message “Reminder of Liability for DSOs Regarding CPT Authorization” limiting when an international

Expanded FAQs on the Elimination of Duration of Status Coming Mid-AugustISSS is conducting a review of the Federal Register and will publish an expanded FAQ in the near future.ISSS is aware that on July 17, 2026, the federal government intends to

This summary is based on currently available information. It does not relate to any specific situation and is not legal advice. On June 12, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts temporarily restored the $100,000 fee imposed on

This summary is based on currently available information. It does not relate to any specific situation and is not legal advice.On June 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island ruled in Dorcas International Institute of Rhode

ScamsThe USCIS AR-11 scam is an ongoing fraud attempt targeting international students and scholars in the U.S. While the language used by scammers may evolve slightly, the core tactics remain the same. If you receive a threatening call, do not