Duration of Status Change
On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized a rule eliminating Duration of Status (D/S) for F and J students. ISSS is currently reviewing the rule and will share updates and guidance as additional information becomes available.
We realize that significant changes in F and J immigration regulations can be overwhelming and may lead to many questions and concerns about your personal circumstances. As this rule change shift is occurring, please know you are not navigating this alone. Your ISSS team is working diligently to review this new rule in order to provide clear, accurate guidance as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience while we assess these changes. Finally, please remember to monitor your SUNY Oswego email for messages from the ISSS office with information and important updates.
The ISSS office hours are Monday from 10 am to 12 pm and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:30 pm to 4 pm. For summer hours the office is closed on Fridays through August 7, 2026.
SUNY Oswego is committed to making your transition to the university and to the United States as seamless as possible. The International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSS) provides many services to help you adjust to campus life.
Our services include assisting with New Student Orientation, programs and events, support with cultural adjustment, and much more. If you have questions about what Oswego has to offer, applying for admittance to the university, or preparing for life in the United States, please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services at [email protected].
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