Studying in US? Universities issue urgent advisory ahead of major DHS visa policy shift | TheBriefWire
Studying in US? Universities issue urgent advisory ahead of major DHS visa policy shift
Published 24 July 2026 ยท politics
US universities have advised international students to return before September 15, 2026, ahead of a major immigration policy change replacing the "duration of status" system
US universities have advised international students to return before September 15, 2026, ahead of a major immigration policy change replacing the "duration of status" system with a fixed admission period. The new DHS rule will require students to closely monitor authorised stay dates, making timely travel and visa compliance more important for continuing their education uninterrupted.
Published: July 24, 2026 โข 4:36 PM IST ยท Updated: July 24, 2026 โข 6:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
US universities have advised international students to return before September 15, 2026, ahead of a major immigration policy change replacing the "duration of status" system with a fixed admission period.
The new DHS rule will require students to closely monitor authorised stay dates, making timely travel and visa compliance more important for continuing their education uninterrupted.