Contact Info
International Student Admissions and Programs
Title / Position
Rosenwald Bldg 1051
PO Box 8106
Statesboro, GA 30460
The Office of International Student Admissions and Programs (ISAP) is monitoring federal immigration and visa-related developments that may affect international students and scholars. This page will be updated as new information becomes available.
June 2026
Proposed DHS Rule Change Update
As of June 3, 2026, the proposed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule change remains under review.
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on August 28, 2025, and the public comment period ended on September 29, 2025. DHS has completed its review of the final rule, which is currently pending review and clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). If approved, the final rule would become effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
Potential changes under the proposed rule include:
| Policy Area | Current Status / Proposed Change |
| Proposed DHS Rule | Under review as of June 3, 2026. No changes have taken effect at this time. |
| Duration of Status (D/S) | Proposed replacement of the current D/S admission period with a fixed end date tied to the academic program length or four years, whichever is shorter. |
| Extension of Stay | Students and scholars may be required to file a formal Extension of Stay application with USCIS and pay a filing fee to extend lawful status. |
| F-1 Grace Period | Proposed reduction of the F-1 grace period from 60 days to 30 days following program completion. |
| Undergraduate Transfers | Proposed restriction on transferring schools or changing educational objectives during the first academic year. |
| Graduate Student Transfers | Proposed restriction on changing educational objectives or transferring institutions while pursuing a graduate degree. |
| Additional Degree Programs | Proposed limitation on pursuing another academic program at the same or lower educational level in F-1 status. |
| Effective Date | No effective date has been announced. If finalized, the rule would become effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. |
| ISAP Action | ISAP is closely monitoring developments and will provide updates as additional information becomes available. |