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Can you return to the U.S. with I-797 but no H-1B visa stamp?

An approved Form I-797 confirms an H-1B petition but normally does not replace the visa needed to return to the United States after travel abroad. H-1B workers should understand the roles of the visa stamp, I-797 and I-94, along with the narrow automatic revalidation exception. An H-1B worker may have a valid employment approval extending for months or years but still face a problem after leaving the United States: For

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07 Aug 2026 15:33 PM

Can you return to the U.S. with I-797 but no H-1B visa stamp?

An approved Form I-797 confirms an H-1B petition but normally does not replace the visa needed to return to the United States after travel abroad. H-1B workers should understand the roles of the visa stamp, I-797 and I-94, along with the narrow automatic revalidation exception. An H-1B worker may have a valid employment approval extending for months or years but still face a problem after leaving the United States: For

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F-1 grace period: Who gets 30 days and who gets 60?

The F-1 grace period will generally fall from 60 days to 30 days under the DHS fixed-stay rule effective September 15, 2026. Qualifying students protected by the transition provisions may retain 60 days after their Form I-20 or EAD end date, subject to the rule’s limits. The Department of Homeland Security’s final fixed-stay rule will reduce the standard F-1 departure period from 60 days to 30 days for students admitted un

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25 Jul 2026 10:24 AM

F-1 grace period: Who gets 30 days and who gets 60?

The F-1 grace period will generally fall from 60 days to 30 days under the DHS fixed-stay rule effective September 15, 2026. Qualifying students protected by the transition provisions may retain 60 days after their Form I-20 or EAD end date, subject to the rule’s limits. The Department of Homeland Security’s final fixed-stay rule will reduce the standard F-1 departure period from 60 days to 30 days for students admitted un

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F-1 student travel after September 15: What changes

F-1 student travel after September 15, 2026, may lead to a fixed admission period at reentry. Students should check the new Form I-94, understand how travel affects transition protection, and review risks involving OPT, STEM OPT and pending extension applications. The Department of Homeland Security’s final fixed-stay rule will change what happens when some F-1 students return to the United States after international travel. Published on Friday, July 17, 2026, it

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25 Jul 2026 09:41 AM

F-1 student travel after September 15: What changes

F-1 student travel after September 15, 2026, may lead to a fixed admission period at reentry. Students should check the new Form I-94, understand how travel affects transition protection, and review risks involving OPT, STEM OPT and pending extension applications. The Department of Homeland Security’s final fixed-stay rule will change what happens when some F-1 students return to the United States after international travel. Published on Friday, July 17, 2026, it

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New F-1 transition rules for students already in the U.S.

The F-1 transition rules allow many students maintaining D/S status in the United States on September 15, 2026, to remain through their current Form I-20 or EAD end date, subject to a four-year cap. Travel, program changes or additional study time may require new action. The Department of Homeland Security published its final fixed-stay rule on Friday, July 17, 2026. It is scheduled to take effect on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and includes a transition period for

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25 Jul 2026 09:17 AM

New F-1 transition rules for students already in the U.S.

The F-1 transition rules allow many students maintaining D/S status in the United States on September 15, 2026, to remain through their current Form I-20 or EAD end date, subject to a four-year cap. Travel, program changes or additional study time may require new action. The Department of Homeland Security published its final fixed-stay rule on Friday, July 17, 2026. It is scheduled to take effect on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and includes a transition period for

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DHS ends F-1 duration of status under new fixed-stay rule

The DHS F-1 duration of status rule takes effect September 15, 2026, replacing open-ended D/S admission with fixed stays. New students may receive up to four years, while eligible students already in the U.S. receive transition protection and new extension filing requirements. The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule ending the “duration of status,” or D/S, admission system for F-1 students. Published on Friday, July 17, 2026, the rule takes effe

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25 Jul 2026 08:50 AM

DHS ends F-1 duration of status under new fixed-stay rule

The DHS F-1 duration of status rule takes effect September 15, 2026, replacing open-ended D/S admission with fixed stays. New students may receive up to four years, while eligible students already in the U.S. receive transition protection and new extension filing requirements. The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule ending the “duration of status,” or D/S, admission system for F-1 students. Published on Friday, July 17, 2026, the rule takes effe

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New $250 US Visa Integrity Fee: Who It Affects, When It Applies, and Refund Conditions

A newly introduced $250 "visa integrity fee" for non-immigrant visa applicants to the United States is raising significant concerns among travelers, students, and immigration professionals. Passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, this fee is scheduled to take effect during the United States fiscal year 2025, spanning from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Although the legislative framework is already in place, the exact implementation date and detailed administrative pr

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25 Jul 2025 02:31 AM

New $250 US Visa Integrity Fee: Who It Affects, When It Applies, and Refund Conditions

A newly introduced $250 "visa integrity fee" for non-immigrant visa applicants to the United States is raising significant concerns among travelers, students, and immigration professionals. Passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, this fee is scheduled to take effect during the United States fiscal year 2025, spanning from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Although the legislative framework is already in place, the exact implementation date and detailed administrative pr

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Can you return to the U.S. with I-797 but no H-1B visa stamp?

Can you return to the U.S. with I-797 but no H-1B visa stamp?

F-1 grace period: Who gets 30 days and who gets 60?

F-1 grace period: Who gets 30 days and who gets 60?

F-1 student travel after September 15: What changes

F-1 student travel after September 15: What changes

New F-1 transition rules for students already in the U.S.

New F-1 transition rules for students already in the U.S.

DHS ends F-1 duration of status under new fixed-stay rule

DHS ends F-1 duration of status under new fixed-stay rule

New $250 US Visa Integrity Fee: Who It Affects, When It Applies, and Refund Conditions

New $250 US Visa Integrity Fee: Who It Affects, When It Applies, and Refund Conditions

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Can you return to the U.S. with I-797 but no H-1B visa stamp?

Can you return to the U.S. with I-797 but no H-1B visa stamp?

F-1 grace period: Who gets 30 days and who gets 60?

F-1 grace period: Who gets 30 days and who gets 60?

F-1 student travel after September 15: What changes

F-1 student travel after September 15: What changes

New F-1 transition rules for students already in the U.S.

New F-1 transition rules for students already in the U.S.

DHS ends F-1 duration of status under new fixed-stay rule

DHS ends F-1 duration of status under new fixed-stay rule

New $250 US Visa Integrity Fee: Who It Affects, When It Applies, and Refund Conditions

New $250 US Visa Integrity Fee: Who It Affects, When It Applies, and Refund Conditions

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