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Students admitted to the U.S. in F-1 or J-1 status prior to the effective date of the final rule (September 15, 2026) and who have maintained status do not need to file an Extension Of Stay (EOS) request.

F-1 students currently in the United States admitted under duration of status may remain in the United States without applying for an Extension Of Stay (EOS) up to the Program End Date (PED) on their I-20 or the end of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT) STEM OPT extension that is valid on the final rule鈥檚 effective date, not to exceed Nov. 14, 2030. This is four (4) years, plus a 60-day grace period.

J-1 students currently in the United States admitted under duration of status may remain in the United States without applying for an Extension Of Stay (EOS) up to the Program End Date (PED) on their DS-2019 or the end of their post-completion academic training that is valid on the final rule鈥檚 effective date, not to exceed Oct. 15, 2030.  This is four (4) years, plus a 30-day grace period.

Yes, current students may continue to travel; however, if returning to the U.S. on or after Sept. 15, 2026, students may be admitted with a new fixed period of admission, which is the Program End Date (PED) on their I-20 or DS-2019 up to a maximum of four (4) years, plus a 30-day departure period for both F & J students and dependents.

Yes, we strongly recommend returning before the effective date (September 15, 2026) to retain D/S and a 60-day grace period.

Current F-1 students admitted for duration of status who have been in the United States at least 60 days when the final rule takes effect on Sept. 15, 2026, and who file a timely OPT or STEM OPT application by March 18, 2027, do not need to file a separate application for an EOS and will maintain a 60-day grace period post OPT and STEM OPT.

Current F-1students who travel before filing for post-completion OPT or STEM OPT and after the effective date of Sept. 15, 2026, may be readmitted into the United States with a fixed period of admission and will have to file both an EOS application and an application for OPT or STEM OPT.

Under the current rule, your OISS  advisor, in conjunction with your academic college or department, can determine if there are justifiable reasons for a program extension.

Here are some examples USCIS may consider to determine if a student is eligible for an extension because a student needs more time to complete degree:

• Academic reasons related to research
• Student had a medical reason RCL
• Delays due to a natural disaster

*USCIS processing of an EOS application includes biometric collection and social media screening that may impact the outcome of your application.

If you travel after September 15^th, 2026, you will be given a fixed period of stay on your I-94. You will need to file an Extension Of Stay (EOS) with your OPT application.

If you have been in the United States at least 60 days when the final rule takes effect on Sept. 15, 2026, and you file a timely OPT or STEM OPT application by March 18, 2027, you only need to apply for OPT.

You should be prepared to show your receipt notice from a timely filed EOS with USCIS. CBP can then either give you an admit until date that matches your previously authorized period of stay OR they can give an admit until date of your Program End Date (PED), not to exceed 4 years plus a 30-day grace period. In the latter case, your pending EOS is considered abandoned since you have a new admit-until date.

Students who depart the United States without an approved EOS application and are applying for admission with a valid I-20 or DS-2019 may be admitted for the length of time indicated by the Program End Date on their I-20 or DS-2019, not to exceed four (4) years, plus a 30-day grace period.

Students who timely file an EOS application before their Admit Until Date (AUD) expires, including before the start of the 30-day departure period, may continue on-campus employment, off-campus employment due to severe economic hardship, and curricular practical training for up to 240 days while the application is pending.

However, students who file an EOS during the 30-day departure period must stop all employment while the EOS is pending and may only resume work if the extension is approved.

Yes. Students can travel internationally while their EOS application is pending with USCIS. However, students should ensure they are available to respond to a Request for Evidence (RFE) or other requests from USCIS while outside the United States. Failure to respond to an RFE may result in USCIS denying an EOS application.  

Upon readmission to the United States, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may admit students for the remainder of their previously authorized Program End Date or grant a new period of admission based on updated documentation, such as a new Form I-20, 鈥淐ertificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status,鈥� reflecting an extended Program End Date.

If CBP grants a new period of admission that extends beyond a student鈥檚 previously authorized stay while an EOS application is pending, USCIS may consider the pending EOS application abandoned, as the student already received a new authorized period of admission through CBP.

You may be admitted is based on the length of your program of study listed on the I-20 or DS-2019, not to exceed four years, plus a 30-day grace period. Students must apply for an Extension of Stay (EOS) with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) if they need additional time to complete their program of study, begin a new program of study or to engage in OPT or STEM OPT.

The guide below offers clarification on required documents with different end dates:

Passport: Your passport shows your country of citizenship and nationality. The expiration date must always be valid for at least six months in the future. We recommend that you maintain its validity the entire length of your program.

Visa: Your visa is your entry document. It allows you to present yourself at a port of entry (POE) to the U.S. to request admission in a particular visa classification. You may enter and exit the U.S. multiple times during the dates of validity if you have an 鈥淢鈥� designation above the word 鈥渆ntries鈥�. If there is a number, it indicates the number of times you may enter during the dates of validity in that particular visa classification. Your visa does not need to remain valid while in the U.S., and it may expire. That is not a status violation. However, once you leave the U.S., you will need to renew your visa in order to enter again.

I-20 or DS-2019 program dates: The program dates on the I-20 or DS-2019 indicate the start date of your program and the estimated end date of your program.

I-94: Shows the designated visa status upon admission to the U.S. as well as the Admit Until Date (AUD), which is the legal length of stay or the completion of program, whichever is shorter. Be sure to report your I-94 information to 九一麻豆制片厂 OIS.

All incoming students must complete the mandatory OIS Check-in and Orientation. Details can be found on OIS鈥檚 Orientation page.

We strongly recommend that students enter before the final rule鈥檚 effective date of September 15, 2026. Students who are unable to arrive before September 15, 2026, should carefully review their I-94 to ensure accuracy. Check that your visa category is correct (F or J) and that your Admit Until Date (AUD) is correct (your I-20 or DS-2019 end date or four years from your program start date, whichever is shorter).