The Universities of Wisconsin are actively reviewing federal legislative actions, regulatory changes, and Presidential executive orders and share information of relevance to “International Student, Faculty, and Staff“.
Additional updates, on a host of other topics, are located on the UW Federal Updates page .
Federal Rule Published July 16, 2026
Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media
Below is a list of resources to help understand the final rules published on July 17, 2026, ending duration of status for F and J visas. Please note that these are being provided to help internal stakeholders understand and interpret the rules. However, these are not resources being provided directly by the Universities of Wisconsin and the Universities of Wisconsin does not endorse any specific entities, their views, or their services.
Department of Homeland Security:
- Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media (A Rule by the Homeland Security Department on 07/17/2026)
- DHS News Release
Department of State:
NAFSA:
- NAFSA Synopsis and Analysis (including redline versions)
- NAFSA Duration of Status Rule Portal
- NAFSA Calendar of Events (e.g. for webinars)
International Student Resource Center:
- International Student Resource Center Insights
- FAQ – Loss of D/S Rule (18 July 2026)
- Review of Final Dept. of Homeland Security Rule: Loss of D/S (18 July 2026)
Masuda Funai: