DHS Just Ended 'Duration of Status' for F-1 and J-1 Visas: The September 15, 2026 Fixed-Date Rule and the Expiration-Tracking System Every Immigration Firm Now Needs

On July 17, 2026, DHS published a final rule replacing 'duration of status' for F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrants with a fixed period of admission, effective September 15, 2026. Here is what changes for your caseload, and how a matter-level deadline engine keeps every student and exchange visitor from falling out of status.