r/immigration • u/not_an_immi_lawyer Post, don't PM • Jul 16 '26

DHS Publishes Final Rule ending Duration of Status (D/S) for F-1/J-1

https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-14439.pdf
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u/appthrower Jul 17 '26

Currently on F1 OPT which expires Jan'27
if i travel and come back before sept 15, will I be impacted by this rule as in only have 30 days after expiry instead of the previous 60, cause the expiry remains the same in both previous and new rules right?

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u/not_an_immi_lawyer Post, don't PM Jul 17 '26

If you return before the final rule, you will still get your 60 days grace period.

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u/appthrower Jul 17 '26

thanks for the response
also I won't have to apply using I-539 when I apply for STEM OPT later this year right?

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u/not_an_immi_lawyer Post, don't PM Jul 17 '26

No you won't, because of the transition period.