F-1 students currently in the United States admitted under duration of status may remain in the United States without applying for an Extension of Stay (EOS) up to the program end date on their I-20 or the end of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT) STEM OPT extension that is valid on the final rule’s effective date, not to exceed Nov. 14, 2030. This is four (4) years, plus a 60-day grace period.
J-1 students currently in the United States admitted under duration of status may remain in the United States without applying for an Extension of Stay (EOS) up to the program end date on their DS-2019 or the end of their post-completion academic training that is valid on the final rule’s effective date, not to exceed Oct. 15, 2030. This is four (4) years, plus a 30-day grace period.
If you entererd the U.S. on or after September 15, 2026, you would use your I-94 expiration date - "Admit Until Date" to determine when you your stay in the U.S. expires.
If you will need more time for your degree or program objectives, you must request a new form I-20 or DS-2019 from ISS. You will then use this new form I-20 or DS-2019 when you file the Form I-539 Application to Extend Nonimmigrant Status with USCIS.
You can file the I-539 Application to Extend your Nonimmigrant Status up to 180 days before your stay in the U.S. expires.
