More I-94 Monitoring + Timely EOS Filing for Employers as DHS Reshapes F-1 and J-1 Framework

Short summary

DHS has published a final rule replacing duration-of-status with fixed admission periods of up to four years for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors, effective September 15, 2026. The rule shortens the F-1 post-completion grace period from 60 to 30 days and requires timely EOS filings with USCIS for program extensions. Employers must update compliance procedures to monitor I-94 expiration dates and adjust onboarding and employment authorization workflows before the effective date.

• •D/S replaced by fixed admission periods up to 4 years for F-1 and J-1, effective Sept 15 2026
• •F-1 grace period shortened from 60 to 30 days; EOS filings now required for extensions
• •Employers must update I-94 monitoring and compliance procedures before deadline

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