On Sept. 14, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts indefinitely postponing the effective date of the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule intended to establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure that would impact students and scholars on F-1 and J-1 visas, and other academic restrictions specifically for F-1 students. ٍٍٍ½خر is monitoring this case and any further developments, and we will continue to provide updates as appropriate.
Reinstating F1 and J1 Visa Status After Violation
If you are a F-1 or J-1 student who is currently out of status or recently terminated, you may apply to regain your immigration through the reinstatement process.
ٍٍٍ½خر Visa Violations
We recommend that any student who is unsure about his or her current status (and considering reinstatement) see an OISS adviser as soon as possible. A student may be in violation of his/her immigration status for one or more of the following reasons:
- Enrolling less than full-time.
- Failure to enroll without prior OISS authorization.
- Changing academic level without prior OISS authorization.
- Failure to apply for an I-20/DS-2019 extension before the end-date listed.
- For New and Transfer-In students, failure to complete "check-in' process with OISS within five days of arrival on-campus.
How to Apply for Reinstatement
- The first step in applying for reinstatement is consultation with OISS as soon as possible. We can help you understand the detailed application and procedure, which is very specific.
- Please note that an application must be submitted within five months of the status violation.