The End of an Era: How the New 2026 US Fixed-Term Visa Rule Impacts Indian F-1 Students

For nearly fifty years, an Indian student arriving in the United States on an F-1 visa was admitted for something printed on their I-94 as three letters: D/S. Duration of Status. It meant the student could stay for as long as they remained enrolled and maintained their academic standing. No calendar expiry date. No countdown […]