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- The United States will implement a new visa rule on September 15, 2026, replacing the long-standing Duration of Status (D/S) provision for international students, including Indians on F-1 and J-1 visas, with a fixed maximum four-year admission period.
- Universities have advised students currently abroad, such as those visiting India during academic breaks, to return to the US before the deadline so they can remain under the existing system.
- Under the new rule, students will need separate immigration permission to extend their stay, and the permitted time to remain in the US after completing studies will also be reduced.
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- Whether students returning before September 15, 2026 retain the existing Duration of Status benefits
- How students will apply for extensions under the new fixed four-year admission period
- The impact of the shortened post-study stay window on students completing their programmes
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