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Self-Paced Video Course

Extension of Stay: Step by Step Guide for F1 Students

Your F‑1 stay now has a fixed end date. Learn what changed, whether it applies to you, and exactly how to prepare — taught from your school’s side of the desk.

Josh Schoonover
Taught by Josh
Designated School Official (DSO)

14 short lessons · watch in order once, then return as questions come up.

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Self-Paced Video Course

Extension of Stay: When to File, and Who Keeps Working

Presented by an immigration attorney, this course covers the new Extension of Stay rule from the legal side — the strategic timing, eligibility questions, and filing mechanics that decide whether you keep your options open.

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Taught by David Gluckman, Esq.
Immigration Attorney

4 short lessons · watch in order once, then return as questions come up.

4 Lessons

Short modules

Walkthroughs

f1, day1 CPT & more

Self-paced

Rewatch any lesson

f1, day 1 cpt and more

What You'll Learn

Rule Mechanics
Learn how the September 15, 2026 cutoff enforces the one-degree-per-level cap.
Transfer Strategy
Master the timing between transferring early versus navigating the new Extension of Stay process.
Status Maintenance
Keep your Day 1 CPT record audit-ready with proper documentation and compliant employment.
I-539 Filing
Complete Form I-539 accurately to secure a clean, attorney-approved extension request.
Syllabus

Course Modules

Four lessons walk through the rule from start to finish.

01

1. Day 1 CPT and the Second Master's

Breaks down the new second-degree rule straight from the regulatory text: F-1 students are capped at one degree per educational level, but only for programs completed after September 15, 2026. 
02

Transfer Now or EOS Later?

You will discover how the timing of your degree completion and school transfer determines your eligibility for a second master's program and Day 1 CPT enrollment. 
03

Already in a Day 1 CPT Program

For students already authorized on Day 1 CPT, this module focuses on protecting status and keeping an audit-ready record — staying full-time, keeping work tied to your major, and documenting progress through endorsed I-20s, CPT authorizations, and employer letters. 
04

I-539 DIY Step-by-step Guide

Walks through Form I-539 — now required to file for an Extension of Stay — flagging the questions that most often trip students up, from reporting a new passport or a prior petition to entering the correct requested end date. 
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Learn More About David

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David Gluckman, Esq.

Immigration Attorney

David Gluckman frequently presents to nationwide audiences on visa options and pathways for foreign students. His expertise covers navigating the transition from student status to temporary work visas or permanent residency, assisting international students as they maneuver through complex U.S. immigration requirements. 

Expert perspective  Day1 CPT School + USCIS process
QUESTIONS BEFORE ENROLLING

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course legal advice?

No. This is educational content that explains the rule and the process in plain language. For decisions about your individual case, talk to your DSO or an immigration attorney.

Does the new rule apply to me?

That’s the first question the course answers. The rule takes effect September 15, 2026 and treats current students and new admissions differently — Module 3 walks through exactly how the transition works for each group.

Do I need to watch the modules in order?


We recommend watching in order the first time — the five core lessons build on each other. After that, treat the Common Situations modules as a reference and return whenever a question comes up.

Will the course stay up to date?

The course is built around the rule as published on July 17, 2026. As agency guidance evolves, lessons are updated — your enrollment includes those updates.

Who is this course for?

F-1 students — currently enrolled or recently graduated — including students on OPT or STEM OPT, in Day 1 CPT programs, planning a transfer or second degree, or waiting on an H-1B.