Current guidanceThe final rule has been published, but it is not yet in effect.Continue following current immigration requirements and ISSS guidance. The final rule is scheduled to take effect on September 15, 2026, unless DHS publishes a notice changing the effective date or terminating the rule after congressional review.

DHS has published a final rule changing Duration of Status, but the rule is not yet in effect.

D/S means your entry to the U.S. is tied to maintaining status, not one fixed date.When you enter the U.S. as an F-1 or J-1 student, your Form I-94 should list your Admit Until Date as D/S, which stands for Duration of Status.Under this current policy, you may remain in the United States as long as you:

UMD is home to over 4,000 international students representing over 125 countries. They contribute valuable perspectives and experiences to the UMD community. At the same time, many are navigating academic systems, cultural expectations, and immigration requirements that may be very different from what they have known before.This guide is intended to support faculty and staff involved in advising international students. It provides a practical overview of the key policies, processes, and campus resources most relevant to serving international students.

Program information about University of Maryland's Discover the USA sponsored by the German-American Fulbright Commission.

Dr. Evelyn Cooper, Assistant Dean and Chief of Operations for the Graduate School at the University of Maryland, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in International Education Administration to South Korea for the 2026 academic year from the U.S.

Every community owes its existence and strength to the generations before them, around the world, who contributed their hopes, dreams, and energy into making the history that led to this moment.Truth and acknowledgement are critical in building mutual respect and connections across all barriers of heritage and difference.