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Big Student Visa (F-1) Regulation Update 2026

U.S. Immigration Q&A Podcast with JQK Law: Visa, Green Card, Citizenship & More! · JQK Law (John Khosravi) · Jul 23, 2026 · 11 min

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John Khosravi explains the biggest overhaul to F-1 student visa rules in over 45 years, effective September 15, 2026: the end of duration of status, a four-year cap, a shorter grace period, mandatory I-539 extensions, a language program cap and tighter transfer rules.

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U.S. Immigration Q&A Podcast with JQK Law: Visa, Green Card, Citizenship & More!

What are the new F-1 student visa rules for 2026?

Immigration attorney John Khosravi breaks down the 2026 F-1 overhaul: no more duration of status, a 4-year cap, a 30-day grace period and mandatory I-539 extensions.

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