DHS Issues New Rules for F-1 Students and J-1 Exchange Visitors
Rule Goes Into Effect September 15
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a final rule eliminating Duration of Status (D/S) for F-1 and J-1 students. This page is intended to explain our current understandings and recommendations regarding this change.
FAQs
Webinars
ISSA will offer webinars covering the new DHS rules for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors. Please check back for updates.
Webinars
ISSA will offer webinars covering the new DHS rules for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors. Please check back for updates.
Available Resources
We Are Here For You
We genuinely care about your well-being. We encourage you to take care of yourself and make use of the many campus resources available to support your mental and personal health during this time. A list of resources is below:
- Penn State Dickinson Law Explainer (pdf format)
Penn State continues to monitor the situation and work with stakeholders to get the most accurate and up-to-date information on the effects of any incoming policies on our students. Please check your emails and keep this page bookmarked for the latest information.
We Are Here For You
We genuinely care about your well-being. We encourage you to take care of yourself and make use of the many campus resources available to support your mental and personal health during this time. A list of resources is below:
- Penn State Dickinson Law Explainer (pdf format)
Penn State continues to monitor the situation and work with stakeholders to get the most accurate and up-to-date information on the effects of any incoming policies on our students. Please check your emails and keep this page bookmarked for the latest information.
