On July 17th, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule that replaces the longstanding duration of status framework with fixed periods of admission for certain nonimmigrants. In this webinar presented by AIP, policy experts detail what policies the final rule changes and what this could it mean for the U.S. scientific research enterprise.
The panel breaks down key provisions of the final rule, how it differs from the August 2025 proposed rule, and what it means for international students, researchers, and research institutions.
Speakers:
Laura Lyon, Senior Specialist, Policy and Engagement, AIP
Lindsay Milliken, Director, Public Policy Research and Analysis, AIP
Jacob Taylor, Senior Editor for Science Policy, AIP
Violet Buxton-Walsh, Immigration Fellow, Institute for Progress (IFP)
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome & panelist introductions
02:08 How international students study in the U.S. today
04:38 What “duration of status” means and what’s changing
06:57 From the 2025 proposal to the final rule
10:53 What the rule means for students and researchers
15:12 Program limits, OPT, and the AIP data
20:08 Who’s affected (key scenarios and grace periods)
26:58 What happens next (lawsuits, Congress & enrollment)
37:50 Audience Q&A
This webinar is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For your specific situation, contact your international student and scholar services (ISSS) office or a qualified immigration attorney.
