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Original Date Announced
September 28, 2018USCIS warns F-1 visa students that it may not be able to adjudicate H-1B change of status petitions for all F-1 students by October 1. Although students whose H-1B change of status petitions are still pending may remain in the U.S. without accruing unlawful presence, they would accrue unlawful presence if they continue to work after October 1 unless they have valid employment authorization. [ID #735]
USCIS NoticeEffective Date
October 1, 2018Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: Non-Immigrant Visas: StudentAgencies Affected: USCIS