Posted 09/23/2026 International Scholars Operations has finalized and posted a slide deck for the September information sessions for J-1 scholars. This slide deck reflects the current injunction and flags uncertainty around if and when the rule will go into effect. Posted 09/14/2026: Preliminary Injunction Postpones D/S Rule Implementation On the afternoon of Monday, September 14th, a federal court issued an order (1) postponing the effective date of the new D/S rule, and (2) enjoining the Department of Homeland Security from … Continue reading New Rule Ending “Duration of Status” for J-1 Exchange Visitors