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On Sept. 14, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts indefinitely postponing the effective date of the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule intended to establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure that would impact students and scholars on F-1 and J-1 visas, and other academic restrictions specifically for F-1 students. ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ is monitoring this case and any further developments, and we will continue to provide updates as appropriate.

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Resources

OISS Portal Guide

For F-1 or J-1 Students Only

You will use the OISS Portal to submit requests for many benefits of your immigration status. 

Get Started Using the Portal

Practical Matters: Living in the U.S.

The resources in this section can help provide guidance as you adjust to life at ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ and in the United States.

Know Your Rights

You are guaranteed rights under the Constitution regardless of your immigration status. Learn more about them from the resources below.