What the End of Duration of Status Means for F-1 Cap-Gap and Work Authorization

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a major change to how F-1 international students are admitted and maintain their status in the United States. Beginning September 15, 2026, the government will end the long-standing Duration of Status (D/S) admission framework for F-1 students and replace it with a fixed period of admission. […]

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