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02 September 2025

US DHS proposed rule contains significant changes for F-1 and J-1 visa holders

On 28 August 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend its regulations by changing the admission period in the F, J, and I nonimmigrant visa classifications from duration of status (D/S) to admission for a fixed time period. If codified, this proposed rule would also establish a new procedure for applying for an extension of status and would reduce the grace period for F-1 students from 60 to 30 days. 

A Tax Alert prepared by EY Law LLP group, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert 2025-1775

Document ID: 2025-1775

 

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