Breaking: US Department of Homeland Security publishes rule to end Duration of Status for…

The US Department of Homeland Security has made minor revisions to its proposal to end Duration of Status for F and J students and their dependants. This development is expected to impact international students in the US. The proposal was initially introduced in August 2025 and has been the subject of lobbying efforts from various sectors, including scientific, business, and higher education.

The concept of Duration of Status allows international students to remain in the US for the duration of their academic program, without a specific end date. Any changes to this policy could have significant implications for students and institutions. However, the details of the revised proposal are not yet clear from the available information.

It is reported that the government will publish the final rule, but the specifics of the rule and its potential impact are not confirmed in the available snippet. For the most up-to-date and accurate information on immigration policies and rules, readers can visit the official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website to verify facts and stay informed.

The potential changes to the Duration of Status policy may affect F and J students and their dependants, although the exact nature of these changes is not specified in the available information. International students and institutions may be impacted by any revisions to the policy, but the details of the revised proposal are not yet clear.

Readers seeking information on immigration policies and rules can visit the official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website to stay informed and verify facts. As more information becomes available, it will be important for affected individuals and institutions to review the details of the revised proposal and understand its potential implications. For now, the specifics of the revised proposal and its potential impact remain unclear.