Immigration Updates

Immigration and travel-related updates

IU Global closely monitors federal visa and immigration policy changes and their impact on international students, scholars, employees, and dependents across all IU campuses.

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Duration of Status update for international students and scholars

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized changes to the Duration of Status (D/S) policy affecting many F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors.


September 17, 2026 update: Implementation of the expected regulatory changes that were set to take effect on September 15 has been delayed. At this time, the existing Duration of Status framework remains in effect, with no changes at this time for F-1 and J-1 students and J-1 scholars. Further information will be posted on IU Global's Duration of Status updates page as it becomes available.

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