{"id":11076,"date":"2026-08-10T09:41:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T14:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/?page_id=11076"},"modified":"2026-08-10T13:56:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T18:56:39","slug":"rule-impacting-f-and-j-visa-holders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/rule-impacting-f-and-j-visa-holders\/","title":{"rendered":"Rule Impacting\u00a0F and J Visa Holders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Rule Impacting\u00a0F and J Visa Holders<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p class=\"default wp-block-paragraph\">The federal government published its final rule on \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.federalregister.gov%2Fdocuments%2F2026%2F07%2F17%2F2026-14439%2Festablishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-for-nonimmigrant&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clangrs%40uwm.edu%7Ce999bc43cb3f4c3f61ac08dee75a61d1%7C0bca7ac3fcb64efd89eb6de97603cf21%7C0%7C0%7C639202572666526761%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nvW6uBEkFqTyR8QLY0snpbbQQFyuEuhF%2FJ25Zu97ZVU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and Extension of Stay Procedure<\/a>\u201d on July 17, 2026. The rule is scheduled to go into effect on Sept. 15, 2026, and impacts F and J international students and scholars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Two main components of the new published rule:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#establishing-an-aud\">Establishing&nbsp;a&nbsp;fixed&nbsp;\u201cAdmit Until Date\u201d and Extension of Stay Procedure&nbsp;(F&nbsp;and&nbsp;J&nbsp;visa holders)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#academic-mobility\">Academic mobility (F&nbsp;visa holders&nbsp;only)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: This page is regularly updated. Additional information will be added as it becomes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Info Session for F-1 Students on New Federal Rule<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--subtitle\">Wednesday, August 19 from 2-3 p.m. CT<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">The International Student &amp; Scholar Services Office (ISSS) will provide an overview on the new rule impacting\u00a0F and J Visa Holders. Before attending the session, please review the information on this web page.<\/div><a class=\"uwm-p-card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/ac5cbd04-7321-4681-9db8-be400285e51f@0bca7ac3-fcb6-4efd-89eb-6de97603cf21?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for the Virtual Info Session<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-4213\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/#immigration-information-resources\">Immigration Information &amp; Resources<\/a><\/div><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/maintaining-your-status\/\">Maintaining Your Status<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/employment\/\">Employment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/health-insurance-medical-records\/\">Health Insurance &amp; 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D\/S&nbsp;allowed&nbsp;lawful&nbsp;stay&nbsp;in the U.S.&nbsp;through&nbsp;completion of&nbsp;F-1\/J-1 activities, without a&nbsp;maximum&nbsp;duration.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What is the maximum length of an AUD?\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An&nbsp;AUD will be limited to the program end date listed on the I-20\/DS-2019, not to exceed 4 years.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An AUD will also include the 30-day post-completion grace period.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Is it possible to\u00a0apply for\u00a0an extension of the AUD?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yes,&nbsp;F and J visa holders can request an extension&nbsp;to their AUD.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An \u201cExtension of Stay\u201d (EOS) procedure has been&nbsp;established.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What\u00a0is the procedure\u00a0to\u00a0apply for\u00a0an\u00a0\u201cExtension of Stay\u201d (EOS)?\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two ways to request an Extension of Stay&nbsp;of&nbsp;the AUD:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An Extension of Stay application (form I-539) can be filed with USCIS along with an application fee; or&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An Extension of Stay can be requested when reentering the U.S. after international travel.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Will students still be granted a\u00a0Grace\u00a0Period after program and\/or employment authorization completion?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yes. A 30-day&nbsp;grace period is granted&nbsp;upon&nbsp;successful&nbsp;completion of&nbsp;a&nbsp;program and\/or&nbsp;completion of F-1\/J-1 activities&nbsp;(previously 60&nbsp;days).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The grace period will be reflected in the AUD.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Are there any\u00a0Transition\u00a0Provisions\u00a0for visa holders\u00a0admitted to the U.S. under\u00a0Duration of\u00a0Status (D\/S)?\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yes, there are transition provisions listed for students&nbsp;who are&nbsp;admitted to the U.S. under D\/S,&nbsp;are in the U.S. on the effective date, and&nbsp;do not internationally travel.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the&nbsp;rule&nbsp;effective date (scheduled as&nbsp;Sept.&nbsp;15, 2026),&nbsp;D\/S will automatically be converted to a&nbsp;fixed&nbsp;AUD.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are&nbsp;specific&nbsp;allowances for eligibility to keep their 60-day grace period.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The&nbsp;EOS application requirement&nbsp;will be&nbsp;waived for students applying for OPT&nbsp;or STEM OPT Extension&nbsp;before&nbsp;March 18, 2027.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center size-h1 heading-separator uwm-u-text--center\" id=\"academic-mobility\">Academic Mobility&nbsp;(F visa holders only)&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The published rule&nbsp;includes limitations on an F-1 student\u2019s&nbsp;eligibility to change \u201ceducational objective\u201d&nbsp;(major, program of study, and educational level)&nbsp;and&nbsp;to transfer,&nbsp;which&nbsp;replace&nbsp;the&nbsp;flexibility available under the&nbsp;previous&nbsp;regulation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 id=\"h-undergraduate-students\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Is a\u00a0change\u00a0of\u00a0major or program of study\u00a0allowed?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change of major\/program of study is prohibited during the first academic year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the first academic year, a change of major or program of study is allowed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Can\u00a0students\u00a0change to a\u00a0different educational level?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change of educational&nbsp;level&nbsp;is prohibited during the first academic year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After&nbsp;the&nbsp;first academic year,&nbsp;a&nbsp;change to a higher&nbsp;educational level is allowed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, upon completion of a degree program, students will be eligible to start a new degree program at a higher educational level.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Is it possible to\u00a0transfer\u00a0to a different school?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transfer&nbsp;to a different school is prohibited during the first academic year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After&nbsp;the&nbsp;first academic year, transferring to a different school is allowed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Can students begin\u00a0a new degree program while on F-1 status?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upon completion of a degree program,&nbsp;students&nbsp;will be eligible to start a new degree program at a higher educational level.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who complete a program&nbsp;while on&nbsp;F-1&nbsp;status&nbsp;after&nbsp;Sept. 15,&nbsp;2026&nbsp;are&nbsp;prohibited from&nbsp;starting&nbsp;another program&nbsp;at the same&nbsp;or lower educational level.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h1 id=\"h-graduate-students\" class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\">Graduate Students<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Is a\u00a0change\u00a0of\u00a0major or program of study\u00a0allowed?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No,&nbsp;a&nbsp;change in major\/program of study is prohibited at any point during&nbsp;a&nbsp;program of study.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Can students change to a\u00a0different educational\u00a0level?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change of educational level is prohibited at any point during a program of study.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upon completion of a degree program,&nbsp;students&nbsp;will be eligible to start a new degree program at a higher educational level.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Is it possible to transfer to a different school?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transferring to a different school is prohibited at any point during a program of study.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transferring to a different school&nbsp;should&nbsp;be allowed after completion of a program of study.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Can students begin a new degree program\u00a0while on F-1 status?\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upon completion of a degree program,&nbsp;students&nbsp;will be eligible to start a new degree program at a higher educational level.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who complete a program while on F-1 status after Sept. 15,&nbsp;2026&nbsp;are prohibited from starting another program at the same or lower educational level.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center size-h1 heading-separator uwm-u-text--center\" id=\"h-summary-of-new-rule\">Summary of New Rule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Admit&nbsp;Until&nbsp;Date&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>The fixed Admit Until Date replaces&nbsp;Duration of&nbsp;Status (D\/S).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reduction&nbsp;of the&nbsp;F-1 Grace Period<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>The F-1 grace period is now 30 days (previously 60 days).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Extension&nbsp;Procedures&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Extension of Stay requests need to be&nbsp;adjudicated. Previously, extension of a student\u2019s program of study would be processed by the ISSS office.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Change to Educational Objective (major, program of study, educational level)&nbsp;Eligibility&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Limitations have been&nbsp;established&nbsp;for students&nbsp;to change their&nbsp;educational&nbsp;objective.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pursuing Another Program&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Students are only allowed to pursue another program at a higher educational level.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>School&nbsp;Transfer&nbsp;Eligibility&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Limitations have been&nbsp;established&nbsp;for students&nbsp;to transfer to a different school.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-faq-nbsp\">FAQ&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This section is&nbsp;currently being developed. 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