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Evaluation

50-Minute Sessions

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

“Duration of Status”: What Now?

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM EDT
Location: OCCC, Main Stage, Valencia Ballroom
In this session, we will assess the status of the Department of Homeland Security’s final rule to eliminate “duration of status.” On May 5, 2026, DHS submitted the final rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. Unless OMB requires changes, the next step is publication of the rule in the Federal Register, and it is expected to take effect 60 days after publication. If the final rule has been published before this session, we will review it in detail and discuss implications for international offices. If the final rule has not yet been published, we will continue analysis of the proposed rule and discuss anticipated changes and their implications.