On July 17, the Department of Homeland Security published a new rule that will have sweeping impacts on both current and new F and J visa holders. As a result, the information on this website regarding F and J visa status is only valid until the new rule goes into effect. The original implementation date was September 15, 2026, but a lawsuit has paused implementation of the rule. ISSS is monitoring the situation and will provide updates on the Duration of Status Information Hub.
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ISSS assists international students who are planning to search for jobs in the U.S. by providing the following information:
ISSS is a unit of the Global Programs and Strategy Alliance, the central international office for the University of Minnesota system.
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