Office of International Affairs

Important Update: Court Action on Duration of Status (D/S) Rule:
On Monday, September 14, 2026, a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Presidents' Alliance et al. v. DHS) has issued an injunction, temporarily blocking DHS from implementing this rule for F and J visa holders. As a result, the rule ending D/S will NOT take effect on September 15th as originally scheduled, and the current D/S framework remains in place for now.

What this means is that:

  • You and your dependents may continue to be admitted and to remain in the U.S. for Duration of Status, as long as you continue to comply with the terms of your program.
  • You do not currently need to apply for an Extension of Stay under the fixed-admission-period system the new rule would have created
  • If you are an F-1 student, you are not subject to the rule's new limits on changing your educational objective, transferring institutions, or pursuing additional programs of study – these restrictions also do not go into effect while the preliminary injunction is in place.
  • No action is required on your part at this time.
Please note that this is a preliminary court order, not a final resolution. The administration may appeal, and the underlying litigation is ongoing. The rule may still take effect later, depending on how the case proceeds. We will continue to monitor developments closely and update you as soon as anything changes.

 


On July 17, 2026, DHS published a final rule establishing a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for F nonimmigrant academic students and J exchange visitors. This rule is effective on September 15, 2026, and will impact several aspects of the F-visa and J-visa program regulations. For detailed information regarding the DHS Final Rule, we encourage you to visit Study in the States, the official online resource managed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) by clicking HERE. Accordingly, updates to our website content are in progress.

 

Navigating a new school and a new country can be exciting, but also a little overwhelming. This page is your one-stop shop for helpful workshops that will guide you through everything you need to know, from preparing to arrive to exploring work authorization options.

Employment

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Video Recording

Note: Information presented was accurate as of the original workshop date and is subject to change. Future OPT recording will be available sometime this semester. Please use the video recording and if you have any questions please contact us at intl@nova.edu or (954) 262-7240.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Video Recording

Note: Information presented was accurate as of the original workshop date and is subject to change. Future OPT recording will be available sometime this semester. Please use the video recording and if you have any questions please contact us at intl@nova.edu or (954) 262-7240.

Contact Us

Phone:
(954) 262-7240 or
800-541-6682, ext. 27240

Email:
intl@nova.edu

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed weekends and major holidays

Address:

Nova Southeastern University
3300 S. University Drive
Horvitz Admin. Bldg, 2nd Floor 
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004