International Student Town Hall
A Town Hall for international students to learn about changes in immigration regulations affecting individuals in F-1 and J-1 status will be Monday, Sept. 14, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Student Center, Room 2209/2211/2213. The event is hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) and is open to all international students on campus.
One of the most significant changes is the elimination of Duration of Status (D/S) for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors. Under the new regulations, most individuals will be admitted for a fixed period of time and, when additional time is needed to complete their academic or exchange objectives, may be required to apply for an extension of stay with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
The new rule also includes changes that may affect several areas of international student and scholar advising, including:
- Admission periods and extensions of stay will result in additional planning.
- Grace periods will change for F-1 students from 60 to 30 days.
- Changes of major or degree level will be limited.
- School transfers will not be approved during the first year of enrollment for undergraduate students and will not be permitted at all for graduates students.
- OPT and future benefits will require additional planning.