Court hears challenge to new US student visa rule
A US federal court heard arguments on September 3 in a lawsuit by higher-education associations and unions seeking to block a Department of Homeland Security rule that ends the long-standing duration of status (D/S) for F-1 and J-1 visas and replaces it with fixed admission periods of up to four years. Plaintiffs say DHS failed to assess costs, respond to comments and exceeded authority, and they seek a preliminary injunction to keep D/S in place while litigation continues. The rule would require extensions for longer programmes and adds restrictions on transfers, educational objectives and other mobility features, with implementation scheduled for September 15, 2026.
DHS rule would replace duration of status with fixed admission periods
Context
DHS published the final rule on July 17. A coalition filed suit on August 18 and argued on September 3. The court has not yet ruled and the rule would take effect on September 15, 2026 unless blocked.
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