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U.S. student-visa changes remain tied up in court

Students in the USA

Admin

25 Sept 2026

Duration of Status

The Trump administration's rule replacing “Duration of Status” with fixed admission periods took effect on September 15, but a federal judge has blocked implementation through a nationwide preliminary injunction. The rule would have imposed a maximum four-year admission period—or the programme length if shorter—and required extensions in some cases.


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