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DHS/USICE RIN: 1653-AA95 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media 
Abstract:

This rule proposes to eliminate the Duration of Status admission for F, J, and I nonimmigrant categories and replace it with a date-limited authorized period of stay when entering the United States. The fixed date would eliminate confusion over how long foreign students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media may stay in the United States. It would also improve the Department’s efforts to reduce overstay rates and address fraud and national security concerns.

 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Fully or Partially Exempt 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214    8 CFR 274a    8 CFR 248     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101    8 U.S.C. 1103    8 U.S.C. 1182    8 U.S.C. 1184   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need:

The failure to provide certain categories of nonimmigrants with specific dates for their authorized periods of stay has contributed to fraud, exploitation, and abuse in the system. These changes will allow DHS to effectively assess whether these nonimmigrants are complying with the conditions of their classifications and U.S. immigration law while also mitigating national security risks. 

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

Through this NPRM, the DHS proposed changes would have an annualized cost ranging from $390.3 million to $392.4 million (using 3 and 7 percent discount rates, respectively).
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/28/2025  90 FR 42070   
NPRM Comment Period End  09/29/2025 
Final Action  07/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Sharon Hageman
Deputy Assistant Director
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
500 12th Street SW, Mail Stop 5006,
Washington, DC 20536
Phone:202 732-6960
Email: ice.regulations@ice.dhs.gov