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Department of Homeland Security–U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction halting a Department of Homeland Security policy that would have imposed strict two- and four-year limits on international student and media visas.

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A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the DHS rule.From: Federal Judge Blocks DHS Rule Ending 'Duration of Status' for Foreign Students and Journalists

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The blocked rule would have required students in programs longer than four years to file formal extension applications.From: Federal Judge Blocks DHS Rule Ending 'Duration of Status' for Foreign Students and Journalists ·
Universities argued the visa restrictions would threaten the $40 billion economic contribution of international students.From: Federal Judge Blocks DHS Rule Ending 'Duration of Status' for Foreign Students and Journalists ·
Key changes to the F-1 visa framework taking effect on September 15, 2026.From: DHS Replaces 'Duration of Status' With Fixed-Term Admission for F-1 International Students ·
University compliance offices are rushing to prepare students for the new extension filing requirements and tax implications.From: DHS Replaces 'Duration of Status' With Fixed-Term Admission for F-1 International Students ·

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September 2026

  1. Federal Judge Blocks DHS Rule Ending 'Duration of Status' for Foreign Students and Journalists
  2. DHS Replaces 'Duration of Status' With Fixed-Term Admission for F-1 International Students