Keep watch on the lawsuit over the new U.S. F-1 rule: “a maximum of four years, leave within 30 days of finishing” was due to take effect on September 15, 2026, was put on hold by a court the day before, and for now it is still “until the program ends”
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In plain words
The United States had planned to change F-1 status to a maximum of four years, with departure within 30 days of finishing. The day before it was to take effect, a federal court put it on hold. So for now the old rule still applies: you can stay as long as the program lasts, and after finishing you have 60 days to prepare to leave. A hold is not a repeal, the government can still appeal, and the rule could change again at any time.
Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 32, tip 2. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer