US D/S rule update: court pauses changes previously scheduled for 15 September

** Important update on 15 September 2026:** United States Federal Court suspended entry into force on 14 September. As previously stated, "September 15 is likely to come into effect as scheduled, pending a court decision" has been replaced by a new court order and cannot be used as an ongoing requirement. Please see the complete progress. The court suspended the D/S version of the update. 。

Status update

Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV of the Federal District Court of Massachusetts entered into force under the Administrative Procedure Act 5 U.S.C. § 705. (a) The relief is applicable throughout the country; The current D/S framework has been maintained for the time being.

This is not a permanent setting aside rule, nor does it mean that the case is closed. Other requests, such as the setting aside rules, were not granted by the Court at this stage, and the official documents of the Court and the competent authorities remain to be followed up.

Background and date

The challenged DHS Final Rule 17 July 2026 Published, original 15 September Entry into force, involving the management of stay periods for non-immigrant status categories F, J and I. 14 September The court order changed the time frame.

The fixed duration of stay, the extension procedure and other new conditions, which were incorporated in the old version, are the subject of this suspended rule and cannot be regarded as a new requirement in force today.

Implications for Taiwanese students and families

Students are still required to remain in school and work status. D/S, passport visa validity period, I-20 and I-94 are different documents and concepts; For individual transfer, internship, entry/exit or extension arrangements, please confirm to the DSO/International Student Office.

Please do not use the new system on the date of entry into force because the old page still shows itself, nor do you want to stop all immigration procedures being understood as a moratorium. This paper and The latest story. Recoverable sources are retained together.

Update records

• ** 2 September: ** First reported on the original change arrangements.
• ** 6 September: ** Adds the current status pending after the hearing on 3 September.
• ** September 15: ** Read the title, summary and full text of the decision of the Court of 14 September, update, remove current operational proposals that are outdated and retain the original date of publication.