Duration of Status (D/S) Changes
What Current F-1 Students Need to Know
ISP Team Members
Program Supervisors:
Lark Cratty- Program Supervisor (FH)
Hayley Davidson- Program Supervisor (DA)
Immigration Advisors:
Liam Akin- Immigration Advisor (FH)
Allison Largent- Immigration Advisor (DA)
Andrea Santa Cruz- Immigration Advisor (DA)
Executive Director, Jennifer Brook- District ISP Team
Foothill + De Anza- ISP Team
What is Duration of Status (D/S)?
D/S is the period of time an F-1 student is authorized to stay in the U.S.
Under the current system, F-1 students have been admitted for “D/S” instead of a specific end date.
I-94 Arrival/Departure Record has shown “D/S” as the authorized period of admission.
What is Changing?
D/S is being replaced with a specific end date: AUD (Admit Until Date)
Currently:
• You can stay in the U.S. as long as you maintain F-1 status and have a valid I-20.
• No specific end date is listed on your I-94.
• ISP can extend your I-20.
As of September 15, 2026:
• You must depart the U.S. or file for an extension of stay (EOS) before the program end date on your I-20 or the AUD on your I-94.
• ISP can no longer extend your I-20.
Other Important Changes
30-day grace period to depart the U.S. or transfer after program completion.
No changes to major or program of study during your first academic year.
No transfers to another school during the first academic year.
Must progress to a higher degree level. No second program in same or lower level.
For example:
Associate Degree → Associate Degree
Bachelor’s Degree → Associate Degree
Associate Degree → Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree → Master’s Degree
Extension of Stay (EOS)
Meet with an Immigration Advisor.
Travel and Reenter with a new I-20 and valid visa.
Apply for an EOS through USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) using Form I-539.
ISP can no longer extend your program end date.
U.S. Government makes the final decision on whether to extend your stay in the U.S.
What About Current Students?
Already in the U.S. under D/S (Duration of Status)?
There are no changes to your program or I-20. You will not receive a new I-94 if you are in the U.S. before September 15.
Your I-20 program end date will be your AUD (Admit Until Date).
Check the program end date on your I-20.
Follow F-1 rules and regulations, maintain full-time enrollment.
Returning to the U.S. & Future Travel
If you travel and re-enter the U.S. anytime after September 15, you will get a new I-94 with a fixed AUD date.
Current students in the U.S. or returning before September 15, your authorized stay is based on your I-20 end date.
The AUD date in most cases will be the I-20 program end date plus the 30 day grace period.
Always check your I-94 after entering the U.S.
Report your I-94 AUD date to ISP.
Planning to Transfer to a 4-year University?
Plan ahead to ensure you can complete your degree/transfer requirements on time (by your I-20 program end date)
Meet with an Academic Counselor to review your Ed Plan and to get support so you stay on track.
Meet with an Immigration Advisor early to discuss your timeline for transfer.
You will need to apply for an EOS or travel and re-enter with a valid visa.
What Should You Do Now?
Continue to maintain your F-1 status.
Stay on track to complete your program on time.
Plan ahead before traveling internationally. Meet with an academic counselor and immigration advisor for guidance.
Check your I-20 for program end date and I-94 for AUD date.
Stay tuned for updates from Foothill and De Anza Colleges and the Department of Homeland Security.
We Are Here to Support You
Upcoming Events:
Foothill:
Wednesday, July 29- Snack and Chat (FH-ISP Office)
Tuesday, August 25- Snack and Chat (FH-ISP Office)
De Anza:
Wednesday, August 12- Chill & Chat (DA- ISP Office)
Drop by the ISP Office for questions.
Meet with an Immigration Advisor.
Check your email.
Stay Tuned for the Next Information Session
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