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September 11, 2026
Extending Your Stay : When to File, and Who Keep Working
David Gluckman
When to file an extension of stay, who can keep working, and what to plan while a case is pending.
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This week
The D/S Rule Is On Hold. Here's What That Actually Means.
Date Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time 5:00–6:00 PM PT
Format Live on extensionofstay.com + recording
Cost No cost
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UPDATE · SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
A federal court has postponed the DHS rule ending Duration of Status. It did not take effect on September 15 as scheduled, and the current D/S framework stays in place while the case continues. This is a pause, not a repeal — we're updating these pages as the case moves.
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The Sept 15 rule change affects how F-1 students extend their stay. Each week an immigration attorney breaks down one part of it — live, free, with your questions answered.
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Extending Your Stay: When to File, and Who Keeps Working
Date Friday, September 11, 2026
Time 3:00–4:00 PM PT / 6:00–7:00 PM ET
Format Live on extensionofstay.com + recording
Cost No cost
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This is for:
F-1 Students OPT / STEM OPT Holders Day 1 CPT Students Recent Graduates Planning Their Next Step
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Date Friday, September 11, 2026
Time 3:00–4:00 PM PT / 6:00–7:00 PM ET
Format Live on extensionofstay.com + recording
Cost No cost
This is for:
F-1 Students OPT / STEM OPT Holders Day 1 CPT Students Recent Graduates Planning Their Next Step
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Second Master’s, PhD or DBA - Which One, and When
Vlad Chirianu
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August 27, 2026
Your School vs. USCIS: Who Decides What After Sept. 15
Joshua Schoonover
Where school guidance ends, USCIS authority begins, and students navigate conflicting information.
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Attorney and DSO perspectives on the SEVP broadcast, Day 1 CPT, compliance, and student planning.
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F-1 to H-1B to Green Card Under the New Rule
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Cap-gap, H-1B timing, SEVIS transfers, pending I-485 filings, and fixed admission periods.
August 6, 2026
DHS Final Rule Implications for All OPT Students
With Nathan Hawkins
Initial OPT, post-completion OPT, STEM extensions, and how the extension-of-stay process may work.
July 30, 2026
Day 1 CPT & the Second Master’s Question Explained
With David Gluckman
How the fixed-admission rule may affect Day 1 CPT, second-degree enrollment, and master’s programs.
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THE PROGRAM
One hour, built around your questions.
Understand where the rule stands, how it may affect students, and which records, deadlines, and decisions matter most.
WHY THIS MATTERS
The rule behind this week's question
The event will confirm the final text before suggesting action. These are key issues to understand, not final legal conclusions.
This week's session applies these changes to one decision: enrolling in a second master's program.
Shift 01
Admission periods
Original
D/S has no fixed I-94 program end date.
Learn more +
Under the final rule
I-94 will show a fixed Admit Until Date (AUD): your program end date, capped at 4 years, plus a 30-day grace period.
Shift 02
Extensions of stay
Original
Extra time uses school and SEVIS updates.
Learn more +
Under the final rule
Staying beyond your AUD requires Form I-539 with USCIS; transition relief may apply to eligible OPT/STEM OPT filers.
Shift 03
Transitions + travel
Original
Transitions and travel follow status timelines.
Learn more +
Under the final rule
If you leave and re-enter on or after Sept. 15, 2026, CBP issues a date-specific I-94, so travel timing now matters.
Shift 04
University workflows
Original
Schools use current I-20 and SEVIS workflows.
Learn more +
Under the final rule
Schools are updating I-20 and SEVIS procedures, so DSO coordination and timing matter more now under the final rule.
QUESTIONS BEFORE REGISTERING
Clear answers, before the event.
The event is educational and designed for students, graduates, and university advisers navigating possible D/S changes.
Is this legal advice?
No. It's an educational session. Nothing in it creates an attorney–client relationship, and your own situation should go to your DSO and to qualified counsel.
Do I have to file an extension of stay?
Not everyone does, and that is the first thing the session settles. Students already in D/S and maintaining status on September 15 stay in D/S until their I-20 program end date or four years, whichever comes first — with two exceptions we'll cover.
Can I keep working while my application is pending?
It depends which authorization you're on. CPT, on-campus and hardship employment continue automatically for up to 240 days. OPT and STEM OPT do not. The session explains why.
How long does the I-539 take?
No one can promise you a number, and we won't. We'll show you what DHS itself said about processing and what commenters said back, so you can plan around filing early rather than an approval date.
Will there be a recording?
Yes — everyone who registers gets it, plus a written follow-up answering the questions we don't reach live.
Can I ask my own question?
Yes. Add it when you register and ask it live. The room upvotes, and the most-asked go first.
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Disclaimer: This event and the information on this page are provided for general educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Attending the briefing, registering, or submitting a question does not create an attorney-client relationship with any speaker or their law firm. Immigration rules and their implementation may change, including through litigation, agency guidance, or further government action. Information presented is based on sources available as of the date of each session, including the sources listed below. Every situation is different—for advice about your individual circumstances, please consult a licensed immigration attorney and your school’s Designated School Official (DSO). This event series is hosted by GoElite and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, USCIS, or any other government agency.
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