Official visa and tax rule changes recorded by Settle Anywhere, with the date each takes effect. Corrections to our own records are not included.https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-states/f-m-student/feed.xml2026-10-12T00:00:00ZSettle Anywherehttps://settleanywhere.com/brand/apple-touch-icon.png https://settleanywhere.com/changes/#rule-0b40e8bb4f6d-us-f-m-student2026-10-12T00:00:00Z2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

F-1 students are admitted for a fixed period instead of for duration of status: the time needed to complete the programme on the Form I-20, not more than 4 years, plus 30 days to prepare to leave. A longer stay needs an extension of stay approved by USCIS. In force from 15 September 2026. Official notice of 17 July 2026.

<p>F-1 students are admitted for a fixed period instead of for duration of status: the time needed to complete the programme on the Form I-20, not more than 4 years, plus 30 days to prepare to leave. A longer stay needs an extension of stay approved by USCIS.</p><p>In force from 15 September 2026. Official notice of 17 July 2026.</p><p>Official source: <a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-17/pdf/2026-14439.pdf">Final rule: fixed time period of admission and extension of stay for F, J and I nonimmigrants (91 FR 44976, 17 July 2026; effective 15 September 2026)</a></p>