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One attorney. One topic. Every Thursday.
The DHS final rule changed the plan for nearly every F-1 student. Each week, a licensed immigration attorney breaks down one topic in one hour — live, free, and built around your questions. Can't make it? Every session is recorded and posted here.
Day 1 CPT & the Second Master's Question
With the fixed-admission rule taking effect September 15, is a second master's — often through a Day 1 CPT program — still a workable path? Attorney David Gluckman walks through what the rule actually means for second-program enrollment.
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Legal interpretation meets the school-side reality.
Each week we host one immigration attorney for a focused, source-based briefing on a single topic — with most of the hour reserved for your questions.
One hour, built around your questions.
Understand where the rule stands, how it may affect students, and which records, deadlines, and decisions matter most.
Open
How the weekly briefing series works, and this week's topic.
Carryover Q&A
Answers to questions we couldn't get to at the July 21 final-rule briefing.
Expert Briefing
Day 1 CPT and the second master's question under the fixed-admission rule.
Live Q&A
Bring one general question — most of the hour belongs to you.
Wrap
Next week's topic and where to find the recording.
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.
Proposed rule published
Fixed admission periods proposed.
Federal review concluded
Final rule cleared OMB review.
Final rule published
Final rule published in the Federal Register.
Rule takes effect
60 days after publication.
Admission periods
D/S has no fixed I-94 program end date.
I-94 will show a fixed Admit Until Date (AUD): your program end date, capped at 4 years, plus a 30-day grace period.
Extensions of stay
Extra time uses school and SEVIS updates.
Staying beyond your AUD requires a Form I-539 extension filed with USCIS (with fee). Transition relief: eligible students filing OPT/STEM OPT I-765 by the transition deadline may not need a separate I-539.
Transitions + travel
Transitions and travel follow status timelines.
If you leave and re-enter the U.S. on or after Sept 15, 2026, CBP will issue a date-specific I-94 — travel timing now matters.
University workflows
Schools use current I-20 and SEVIS workflows.
Schools are updating I-20/SEVIS procedures now — DSO coordination becomes time-sensitive.
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Day 1 CPT & the Second Master’s Question
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You may submit a question. Speakers can provide general educational information, but the session is not an individualized legal consultation. Questions we can't reach live carry over to the next week's session.
Weekly, Thursdays at 5:00 PM PT. Topics are announced on this page and by email.
An attorney's take on one F-1 question, every week.
This week: Day 1 CPT & the Second Master’s Question Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 5:00–6:00 PM PT | 8:00–9:00 PM ET · Live + recording
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.