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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">An important message from FSU Office of Human Resources<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">This message has been approved by Shelley Lopez, Director, Communications/Training & Organizational Development, for distribution
to all Department Representatives.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An important federal immigration change took effect on September 15, 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule ending "Duration of Status" (D/S) for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and J-2 dependents. Beginning September 15,
individuals admitted in F or J status will receive a fixed admission end date on their Form I-94, known as the "Admit Until Date."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No action is required currently.</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> We are awaiting formal guidance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding the
impact of this change on Form I-9 completion and reverification procedures. Once guidance is available, we will share additional instructions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Key Takeaways for HR:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Individuals currently in F or J status who travel internationally or receive an extension after September 15 may transition to a fixed Admit Until Date.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">F-1 students admitted with a fixed Admit Until Date may need to apply for an extension if additional time is required to complete their academic program.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Departments may need to work more closely with employees and their Center for Global Engagement (CGE) advisors when immigration documents are nearing expiration or extensions are needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">For additional information, please visit the CGE website:
</span><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcge.fsu.edu%2Ff-1-and-j-1-immigration-updates&data=05%7C02%7Chrms%40lists.fsu.edu%7Cd7baa75b53bd4d42565008df14146ad9%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639251750043670392%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uOqRF2nhckt%2BJStA%2B%2Bu2NQKWimw8kQbmGxffSHVGZi4%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://cge.fsu.edu/f-1-and-j-1-immigration-updates"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#467886;mso-ligatures:none">F-1
and J-1 Immigration Updates</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Questions?</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> Contact
</span><a href="mailto:HR-EDM@fsu.edu"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#467886">HR-EDM@fsu.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">.
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