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Original Date Announced
September 25, 2020DHS issues a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish a fixed time period of admission for F, J, and I nonimmigrants for academic studies, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. Currently, F, J, and I nonimmigrants are admitted for duration of status, i.e., for the duration of time in which nonimmigrants are compliant with their nonimmigrant category. [ID# 1176]
Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Studies, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information MediaBiden Administration Action
June 1, 20212021.06.01 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
This Biden administration action provides notice of the intention to revoke the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
In June 2021, OMB published notice that DHS intends to withdraw the proposed Trump-era ICE rule eliminating the availability of "duration of status" and providing a maximum period of authorized stay for certain categories of nonimmigrants traveling to the United States.
View DocumentBiden Administration Action: Revoked/Replaced
July 6, 20212021.07.04_Policy Withdrawal
This Biden administration action revokes the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
In July 2021, DHS withdrew the proposed Trump-era ICE rule eliminating the availability of "duration of status" and providing a maximum period of authorized stay for certain categories of nonimmigrants traveling to the United States.
View DocumentCurrent Status
Not in effectMost Recent Action
July 6, 2021 Action: Revoked/Replaced 2021.07.04_Policy WithdrawalJune 1, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
July 6, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: ProposedTrump Administration Action: RuleSubject Matter: Non-Immigrant Visas: Student Non-Immigrant VisasAssociated or Derivative Policies
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
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Prior Policy
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8 CFR 214 Nonimmigrant Classes
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Prior Policy
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8 CFR 248 Change of Nonimmigrant Classification
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Prior Policy
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8 CFR 274a.12 Classes of Aliens Authorized to Accept Employment