Policy: visa and post-study work

Visa and post-study work policy.

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Fixed Time Period of Admission (final rule)

Fixed stay dates for F-1; blocked by court Sept 14, 2026

USStatusBlocked by court
Checked Nov 6, 2026
(opens federalregister.gov)

Fixed Time Period of Admission FAQ

DHS questions and answers on the fixed stay rule

USStatusBlocked by court
Checked Nov 6, 2026
(opens studyinthestates.dhs.gov)

Optional Practical Training Fees (proposed rule)

Proposed $70,000 fee schools pay per first OPT recommendation

USPost-study workProposed
Checked Nov 6, 2026
(opens federalregister.gov)

Entry restrictions proclamation (Dec 2025)

Expands entry limits, including student visas, from January 1, 2026

USEntryIn effect
Checked Nov 6, 2026
(opens whitehouse.gov)

Expanded Screening and Vetting

Online presence review for all F, M and J applicants

USVisaIn effect
Checked Nov 6, 2026
(opens state.gov)

H-1B $100,000 payment

Court vacated the payment; DHS complying while it weighs next steps

USPost-study workBlocked by court
Checked Nov 6, 2026
(opens uscis.gov)

UK Graduate visa

Cut to 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027

UKPost-study workScheduled
Checked Nov 6, 2026
(opens gov.uk)

Canada 2026 international student cap

309,670 study permit application spaces across provinces in 2026

CanadaCapsIn effect
Checked Nov 6, 2026
(opens canada.ca)

Canada Post-Graduation Work Permit

Rules for working in Canada after graduating

CanadaPost-study workIn effect
Checked Nov 6, 2026
(opens canada.ca)

Australia 2027 international education settings

2027 planning level stays at 295,000 new student starts

AustraliaCapsScheduled
Checked Nov 6, 2026
(opens studyaustralia.gov.au)

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)

Australia's post-study work visa

AustraliaPost-study workIn effect
Checked Nov 6, 2026
(opens immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)

IIE Open Doors

Data on international students in the US and US students abroad

USData
Checked Nov 7, 2026
(opens opendoorsdata.org)

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