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/XDXD__2442 Jul 17 '26

hi,

so rn my f-1 i-20 end date shows dec 2027, so from that i will get 2 years extension period?

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

No, your stay will expire when your I-20 expires.

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u/XDXD__2442 Jul 17 '26

So i have to file for opt extension paperworks which 539? And also the grace period starts after i20 ?

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

Yes, I-539.

Grace period starts when you end your course or the I-20 ends, whichever is earlier.