Trump Just Cut Your F-1 Grace Period in Half

Your F-1 grace period is being cut in half — from 60 days to 30. Here is what the DHS rule says, who it affects, and the three steps you need to take before September 2026.

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📌 WHAT THIS VIDEO COVERS
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▸ The DHS final rule submitted May 5, 2026 (OMB review)
▸ End of Duration of Status — 30+ year F-1 system eliminated
▸ Grace period: 60 days → 30 days (Federal Register, Aug 28, 2025)
▸ New 4-year fixed admission cap and what it means for PhD students
▸ One-year program lock-in and removal of lateral degree moves
▸ I-539 extension filings + USCIS backlog risk (11.3M cases)
▸ Three immediate steps every F-1 student must take now

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📂 SOURCES
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▸ Federal Register — August 28, 2025 (Docket No. DHS-2025-16554)
▸ NAFSA Advisory — May 7, 2026
▸ DHS / OMB Submission — May 5, 2026
▸ American Hospital Association — J-1 Physician Impact Statement
▸ Reddy Neumann Brown PC — May 12, 2026 legal analysis

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
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This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration law is complex and fact-specific. Consult a licensed immigration attorney for guidance on your individual case.

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