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 through September 15, 2026, when the new rule goes into effect. ISSS is working to understand the impact of the rule and will update the website as we are able.
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International Student and Scholar Services produces the ISSS OPT Update newsletter, which is sent regularly to all recent graduates on OPT, STEM OPT, and Academic Training (on ISSS's visa sponsorship).
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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