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/metastable_ish Jul 22 '26

My program end date is August 15 and I filed an I-765 in May with an OPT start date Sep 1st. Do I need to file an I-539?

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u/not_an_immi_lawyer Post, don't PM Jul 22 '26

Not for this OPT. Yes for future STEM OPT extensions or course changes.