F-1 Duration of Status Change: What HR Needs to Know

A new DHS final rule ends "duration of status" for F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrants effective September 15, 2026, and it directly changes how employers handle I-9 compliance for OPT, STEM OPT, and J-1 employees. Attorney Grace Chang breaks down what these changes mean in practice for HR teams and case managers managing F-1 and J-1 employees, and what to watch for heading into the September 15 effective date. If you employ F-1 or J-1 workers, or you're currently on OPT, STEM OPT, or a J-1 visa yourself, now is the time to review I-20, I-94, and EAD dates with an immigration attorney to avoid a status gap or an I-9 compliance issue. This video is brought to you by Tsang and Associates, a boutique international law firm that solves legal problems with creative solutions. Contact us on media@tsangslaw.com or call us at (562) 924 1981 today to learn more! We are open Mondays-Fridays 9:00am-6:00pm PT SOCIAL MEDIA ⭐️ Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/tsangslaw/?... ⭐️ Facebook:   / tsangslaw   ⭐️ LinkedIn:   / tsang-&-associates   ⭐️ Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/tsang-and-as... ⭐️ Website: https://www.tsangslaw.com ⭐️ Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Wo... ⭐️ 華人工商網：https://www.ccyp.com/subjects/76232/臧...## ⭐️ 國語網站：http://www.uslawchina.com