Information Session on the Final Rule

ISSS held a general information session and review of the final rule at 10am and 4pm on August 5, 2026. The presentation slides are available below.

• Session Date: August 5, 2026 (Wednesday)
• Two Time Slots (Each session will cover the same content): 10am - 11am EDT and 4pm - 5pm EDT
• Access the presentation slides (note: these slides were edited after the presentation to correct minor typographical and formatting errors) and a video recording of the 4pm information session. Information in these materials were valid on the date of presentation.

Pre-recorded Tutorials 

These recorded presentations are designed to help you understand different aspects of the new regulations. Each workshop is limited to approximately 5 minutes and is devoted to a specific topic or set of topics.

• Understanding Your I-94's Admit Until Date (AUD) - and Why It's Important (anticipated release date: September 15, 2026)
• Understanding the F and J Extension Process (anticipated release date: September 15, 2026)

Email Us 

If you have questions specifically about the Fixed Admission final rule, e-mail us a question using this dedicated contact form. Using this contact form will help us to manage individual questions, track community concerns, and develop targeted resources to address common themes.

Resources for Departments

Departments and administrative units will play a critical role in ensuring a successful transition to the new fixed admission system for international students and scholars. To help our campus partners understand how rules and regulations are changing for our international students and scholars, ISSS will hold the following roundtables for campus partners who support our students and scholars.

• In addition to the above information sessions for campus partners, ISSS will be preparing a series of Campus Advisories that discuss how the final rule will impact issues such as student employment, program extensions, and more.
• ISSS also welcomes requests for departmental Zoom or on-site information sessions regarding the new fixed time period regulations. 

To express interest regarding these resources, write to ISSS Director Andrew Shiotani at andrew_shiotani@brown.edu, or reach out to your ISSS contact.

External Reading and Resources

The following guides and facts are publicly available from the Department of Homeland Security as well as other recognized organizations and sources.

• Study in the States (Department of Homeland Security)
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• International Student Resource Center
• President's Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration