US F-1 Student Visa News: Is the 4-Year Limit Coming Back? (November 2026)
2 November 2026 · Updated 10 November 2026
Short answer: Not yet. The 4-year limit on US student visas is currently blocked by a federal court. F-1 students can still stay in the US for the full length of their programme.
What happened? In July 2026, the US government finalised a rule that would limit international students on F-1 visas to a maximum of 4 years in the US, ending “duration of status.” In September 2026, a federal court in Massachusetts blocked the rule before it took effect. On 2 November 2026, the US government asked the court to bring the rule back.
Does this affect current F-1 students? No. While the rule is blocked, students keep “duration of status” and can stay until their programme ends.
Who should watch this closely? Students planning long programmes in the US, such as PhDs, five-year bachelor’s degrees, or a bachelor’s followed by a master’s.
What should Bangladeshi students do now? Keep planning as normal, follow official updates, and compare study destinations by visa rules, cost and career options.
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