Effective September 15, the Department of Homeland Security’s final rule eliminates duration of status (D/S) for F, J, and I nonimmigrants, replacing it with a fixed admission period. This major change affects how long these nonimmigrant visa holders may remain in the United States, when extensions must be filed, and how institutions and employers manage compliance going forward.
Join Klasko Immigration Law Partners for a comprehensive briefing on what this rule means and how to prepare. The session opens with a main presentation covering the rule’s key provisions, the new admission framework, extension procedures, and the risks of falling out of status.
In addition to general updates about the elimination, attendees will have the option to join one of four smaller breakout discussions led by attorneys who work closely with these communities day to day and understand the practical realities they face under this rule.
Breakout Rooms
William Stock | Elise Fialkowski | Timothy D’Arduini
- The rule’s key provisions and the new fixed admission period framework
- Extension of stay procedures and the risks of falling out of status
- What’s changed, what hasn’t, and how to prepare before breaking into your session
Elise Fialkowski | Allie Dempsey
- Managing F-1 and J-1 student populations under the new admission period
- SEVIS reporting and DSO responsibilities post-D/S
- Extension timelines for degree programs, OPT, and STEM OPT
Romina Gomez | Timothy D’Arduini | Ian Wilson
- Sponsoring J-1 physicians and researchers under the fixed period
- Waiver programs and extension considerations for clinical staff
- Compliance risk for institutions with high-volume J-1 sponsorship
Michele Madera | Natalia Gouz
- F-1 and J-1 workforce compliance obligations
- Coordinating extension filings with HR and immigration teams
- Practical steps to avoid status gaps for sponsored employees
Megan Kludt | Anabel Nataros
- What the new admission period means for your personal timeline
- Filing extensions and avoiding unlawful presence
- Common questions and next steps
