Mark Your Calendar: Official SEVP Webinar on the New F-1 Rule (Aug. 31, 2026)
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In our last post, New F-1 Rule from Sep 15th, 2026: The End of "Duration of Status" and What It Means for You, we explained the big change coming to F-1 students — the move from "duration of status" to a fixed period of admission. As a quick follow-up, here's an important opportunity to hear about it straight from the source.
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is hosting a live webinar explaining the new final rule, just two weeks before it takes effect.
SEVP Webinar: Fixed Time Period of Admission and Extension of Stay Procedure for F Students — Final Rule
Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Live on Adobe Connect — Watch the Webinar
SEVP representatives will review the major regulatory changes from the final rule and answer frequently asked questions.
A few things to know:
No advance registration required — just log on.
No live Q&A during the session.
A recording and transcript will be posted afterward.
Space is capped at 1,000 participants, so join early to be sure you get in.
Use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge; you may need the Adobe Connect browser extension. See the Adobe Connect Attendee Guide to check your setup.
If you're an F-1 or ESL student, this is a great chance to hear the government's own explanation before the rule begins on September 15. Block out August 31 and tune in.
At Bluedata ESL school in Manhattan, we help international students navigate these changes with confidence. As a trusted English school in NYC, we're here to guide you through admissions, I-20 issuance, and the new rules every step of the way.
Questions about school admission or I-20 issuance? Contact us at info@bluedataesl.com / 212-683-6250.