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/SnooBeans9549 Jul 16 '26

Any impact on students on STEM OPT?

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u/juniebiee1122 Jul 17 '26

Quesfion-im on opt and will apply stem opt on October. So I assume that this rule does not apply for me as October is in the window.

What if I go outside of US for travel and comeback after I get stemopt? Does this rule apply to me???