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Court Blocks DHS Duration of Status Rule: Impact on Day 1 CPT Students

Court Blocks DHS Duration of Status Rule Impact on Day 1 CPT Students Banner

Quick Insights On September 14, 2026, a federal judge granted nationwide preliminary relief blocking DHS's new Duration of Status rule from taking effect the next day. Presidents Alliance The longstanding Duration of Status (D/S) framework therefore remains in effect nationwide for no …

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Day 1 CPT: What the August SEVP Broadcast Really Mean for F-1 Students

Day 1 CPT What the August SEVP Broadcast Really Mean for F-1 Students

Quick Insights Day 1 CPT has not been formally banned. The August 12 SEVP broadcast focuses on how DSOs authorize CPT and signals increased scrutiny of whether practical training is genuinely integral to a student's curriculum. A SEVP broadcast message is not the same thing as a new f …

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