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Describes SEVIS features built for the rule (AUD, EOS recommendation) as deploying Sept 14-15; does not state the legal provisions (30-day, 4-year) as law. No postponement note. A DSO could infer the EOS regime is live.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/sits/sevis-help-hub-sevis-release-planning-guide-6891.md", "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_sevis-help-hub_sevis-release-planning-guide-6891_abcebc73.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Admit%20Until%20Date.pdf", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Admit%20Until%20Date.pdf", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:00:48+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > SEVIS Help Hub PDF: Admit Until Date (Aug 31, 2026)", "class": "c", "class_name": "MENTIONS-AS-FUTURE/CONDITIONAL", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [ { "quote": "Every foreign national is admitted into the United States for a specific period of stay.", "char_offset": 144 }, { "quote": "Nonimmigrants must either leave the U.S. by this date or take steps to extend or change their status or risk being classified as an overstay.", "char_offset": 611 } ], "note": "BORDERLINE (system-functionality doc). Premise ('specific period of stay') is the rule's; ignores D/S. No explicit claim the rule is in effect.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/sits/sites-default-files-2026-08-admit-20until-20date-pdf.md", "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_sites_default_files_2026-08_Admit_20Until_20Date.pdf_b46e2d4a.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Recommend%20Extension%20of%20Stay.pdf", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Recommend%20Extension%20of%20Stay.pdf", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:00:50+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > SEVIS Help Hub PDF: Recommend Extension of Stay (Aug 2026)", "class": "c", "class_name": "MENTIONS-AS-FUTURE/CONDITIONAL", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [ { "quote": "valid reasons to request an Extension of Stay (EOS) if an F nonimmigrant student needs to stay in the United States beyond their Admit Until Date (AUD)", "char_offset": 292 } ], "note": "BORDERLINE (system-functionality doc). Lists post-completion OPT, STEM OPT, transfer, change of level as EOS reasons — the postponed regime — as a DSO how-to. No postponement note.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/sits/sites-default-files-2026-08-recommend-20extension-20of-20stay-pdf.md", "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_sites_default_files_2026-08_Recommend_20Extension_20of_20Stay.pdf_8b23d5c8.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Upcoming%20FM%20SEVIS%20Changes.pdf", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/Upcoming%20FM%20SEVIS%20Changes.pdf", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:00:53+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > SEVIS Help Hub PDF: Upcoming F/M SEVIS Changes (Aug 2026)", "class": "c", "class_name": "MENTIONS-AS-FUTURE/CONDITIONAL", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [ { "quote": "On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the following changes will be made in SEVIS for F and M nonimmigrant student records.", "char_offset": 1157 } ], "note": "BORDERLINE (system-functionality doc). Future tense; SEVIS features only.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/sits/sites-default-files-2026-08-upcoming-20fm-20sevis-20changes-pdf.md", "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_sites_default_files_2026-08_Upcoming_20FM_20SEVIS_20Changes.pdf_2d7ca135.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2015/03/what-is-my-duration-of-status", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2015/03/what-my-duration-status", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:42+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > Blog 2015: What is My Duration of Status? (the SITS 'Duration of Status' page)", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "Blog dated March 19, 2015; carries a generic 'may be outdated' banner", "evidence": [ { "quote": "D/S means you may remain in the United States so long as you maintain your nonimmigrant student status.", "char_offset": 2393 }, { "quote": "After your program or OPT ends, you will have 60 days to depart the United States, unless you are changing your status or starting a new program of study.", "char_offset": 3010 }, { "quote": "Please note, this content may be outdated.", "char_offset": 1554 } ], "note": "States current law (D/S, 60 days). Redirects to /2015/03/what-my-duration-status. No postponement note, and the 'may be outdated' banner cuts the wrong way.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_2015_03_what-is-my-duration-of-status_1307646f.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/maintaining-status", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/maintaining-status", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:47+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > Students > Maintaining Status", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "Last updated: April 29, 2025", "evidence": [ { "quote": "F students have 60 days after completion of your program (the program end date on your Form I-20) to leave the United States.", "char_offset": 6498 } ], "note": "States 60 days. No postponement note.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_students_maintaining-status_c7dfe712.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/get-started/international-student-life-cycle", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/get-started/international-student-life-cycle", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:00:54+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > Students > International Student Life Cycle (web page)", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "Last updated: May 25, 2023", "evidence": [ { "quote": "Because CBP admits F-1 students for duration of status, F-1 students do not have to officially file for extensions but will need an updated Form I-20 from their DSO.", "char_offset": 7170 }, { "quote": "After completing your program of study, F students must depart the United States within 60 days of their program end date and M students must depart within 30 days.", "char_offset": 8333 } ], "note": "States D/S and 60 days. (Contrast: the 2026 life-cycle PDFs say 30 days.)", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/sits/students-get-started-international-student-life-cycle.md", "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_students_get-started_international-student-life-cycle_ee65ae06.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/schools/report/maintaining-accurate-sevis-records", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/schools/report/maintaining-accurate-sevis-records", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:00:36+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > Schools > Maintaining Accurate SEVIS Records", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "Last updated: June 1, 2023", "evidence": [ { "quote": "F-1 students have a 60-day grace period from their program or post-completion OPT end date during which they could:", "char_offset": 8911 } ], "note": null, "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/sits/schools-report-maintaining-accurate-sevis-records.md", "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_schools_report_maintaining-accurate-sevis-records_517a6a8b.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sevis-help-hub/student-records/completions-and-terminations/complete-student-sevis-status", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sevis-help-hub/student-records/completions-and-terminations/complete-student-sevis-status", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:00:42+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > SEVIS Help Hub > Complete Student SEVIS Status", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "Last updated: July 27, 2026", "evidence": [ { "quote": "F-1 Student 60-day Grace Period", "char_offset": 2013 } ], "note": "Updated after the rule was published and still says 60 days.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/sits/sevis-help-hub-student-records-completions-and-terminations-complete-student-sevis-status.md", "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_sevis-help-hub_student-records_completions-and-terminations_complete-student-sevis-status_6e1f0771.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sevis-help-hub/student-records/manage-program-dates-registration-and-course-load/extending-the-f-1", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sevis-help-hub/student-records/manage-program-dates-registration-and-course-load/extending-the-f-1", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:00:45+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > SEVIS Help Hub > Extending the F-1 Form I-20", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "Last updated: May 19, 2025", "evidence": [ { "quote": "[F-1] Extension of Stay: 8 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 214.2(f)(7)", "char_offset": 2436 } ], "note": "DSO-driven program extension under (f)(7) = current law. Candidate matched only on the regulatory heading 'Extension of Stay'.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/sits/sevis-help-hub-student-records-manage-program-dates-registration-and-course-load-extending-the-f-1.md", "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_sevis-help-hub_student-records_manage-program-dates-registration-and-course-load_extending-the-f-1_ee21edc3.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sevis-help-hub/student-records/manage-program-dates-registration-and-course-load/extending-the-m-1", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sevis-help-hub/student-records/manage-program-dates-registration-and-course-load/extending-the-m-1", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:00:47+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > SEVIS Help Hub > Extending the M-1 Form I-20", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "Last updated: May 19, 2025", "evidence": [ { "quote": "An M-1 student may request a program extension up to three years (plus a 30-day departure grace period)", "char_offset": 2101 } ], "note": "M-1 only; the M-1 30-day period and I-539 extension are pre-existing law, not the postponed rule.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/sits/sevis-help-hub-student-records-manage-program-dates-registration-and-course-load-extending-the-m-1.md", "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_sevis-help-hub_student-records_manage-program-dates-registration-and-course-load_extending-the-m-1_2f8e0b6e.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/guide/m-1/m-1-postsecondary", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/guide/m-1/m-1-postsecondary", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:00:34+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > Guide > M-1 Postsecondary", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [ { "quote": "you have a 30-day grace period to depart from the United States.", "char_offset": 13605 } ], "note": "M-1 only; pre-existing 30-day M-1 period.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/sits/guide-m-1-m-1-postsecondary.md", "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_guide_m-1_m-1-postsecondary_18816858.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/trends-and-improvements/policy/opt-application-window", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/trends-and-improvements/policy/opt-application-window", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:50+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > Trends and Improvements > OPT Application Window", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [ { "quote": "Current regulation specifies that the OPT request on the student’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record and the Form I-20 must be no more than 30 days old as of the date the OPT application is submitted to USCIS.", "char_offset": 2054 } ], "note": "The 30 days here is the unchanged DSO-recommendation rule, not the postponed 30-day post-completion cutoff.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_trends-and-improvements_policy_opt-application-window_50787af0.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/training-opportunities-in-the-united-states", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/training-opportunities-in-the-united-states", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:00:56+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > Students > Training Opportunities", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "Last updated: August 24, 2026", "evidence": [ { "quote": "You may need to apply to USCIS for an extension of stay at the same time you apply for PT authorization, since you are only admitted to the United States for a fixed period of time.", "char_offset": 6943 } ], "note": "Matched on 'fixed period of time', but the sentence sits in the M-1 practical-training paragraph (one month of PT per four months enrolled); M-1 students have always had a fixed admission. Not an F-1 claim.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/sits/students-training-opportunities-in-the-united-states.md", "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_students_training-opportunities-in-the-united-states_60d394ae.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/tools-menu/frequently-asked-questions", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/tools-menu/frequently-asked-questions", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:00:58+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > FAQ", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "Last updated: May 25, 2023", "evidence": [ { "quote": "M-1 students must work closely with their DSO to apply for an extension of stay with", "char_offset": 15439 } ], "note": "Matched on M-1 extension-of-stay and generic I-539 text; no F-1 rule content.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/sits/tools-menu-frequently-asked-questions.md", "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_tools-menu_frequently-asked-questions_e2a54a54.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2024/01/read-these-reminders-about-program-end-dates", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2024/01/read-these-reminders-about-program-end-dates", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:00:01+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > Blog Jan 2024: Program End Dates", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [ { "quote": "request a PED extension before the current program end date has passed.", "char_offset": 1927 } ], "note": "DSO program-end-date extension = current process. Candidate matched only on a sidebar link.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/sits/2024-01-read-these-reminders-about-program-end-dates.md", "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_2024_01_read-these-reminders-about-program-end-dates_2f3a4346.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/assets/government_voices_script_012018.pdf", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/assets/government_voices_script_012018.pdf", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:00:10+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > PDF: Government Voices webinar script, Jan 2018", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [ { "quote": "F-1 students have 60 days to:", "char_offset": 35145 } ], "note": "2018 material; 60 days.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/sits/assets-government-voices-script-012018-pdf.md", "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_assets_government_voices_script_012018.pdf_0f990b78.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/assets/government_voices_webinar_what_to_expect_at_a_us_port_of_entry_script.pdf", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/assets/government_voices_webinar_what_to_expect_at_a_us_port_of_entry_script.pdf", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:00:12+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > PDF: Government Voices webinar script, port of entry", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [ { "quote": "F-1 nonimmigrant students have a 60-day grace period to:", "char_offset": 33715 } ], "note": "Older material; 60 days.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/sits/assets-government-voices-webinar-what-to-expect-at-a-us-port-of-entry-script-pdf.md", "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_assets_government_voices_webinar_what_to_expect_at_a_us_port_of_entry_script.pdf_59615d75.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/bcm260702.pdf", "final_url": "https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/bcm260702.pdf", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:04+00:00", "site": "ice", "section": "ICE SEVP > Broadcast Message 2607-02, July 17, 2026", "class": "a", "class_name": "WRONG-NOW", "confidence": "medium", "last_updated": "Broadcast dated July 17, 2026", "evidence": [ { "quote": "The final rule will take effect 60 days after publication on Sept. 15, 2026. F students will continue to be admitted to the United States for duration of status until this date. Beginning on Sept. 15, 2026, F students will be admitted for a fixed period of time instead of duration of status.", "char_offset": 770 } ], "note": "Dated broadcast; the What's New page lists no later broadcast about the court order (latest: 'SEVIS Release 6.89.1 Outage Period Updated', Sept 2026).", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/ice/bcm260702.md", "text_file": "www.ice.gov_doclib_sevis_pdf_bcm260702.pdf_a0541cac.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.ice.gov/sevis/whats-new", "final_url": "https://www.ice.gov/sevis/whats-new", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:18+00:00", "site": "ice", "section": "ICE SEVP > What's New", "class": "c", "class_name": "MENTIONS-AS-FUTURE/CONDITIONAL", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "page datetime 2026-09-11", "evidence": [ { "quote": "On July 17, 2026, DHS published a final rule establishing a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for F nonimmigrant academic students, J exchange visitors and representatives of foreign information media.", "char_offset": 2899 }, { "quote": "September 2026 SEVIS Notice – SEVIS Release 6.89.1 Outage Period Updated SEVIS Notice - SEVP Portal Release 6.12 August 2026", "char_offset": 72405 } ], "note": "Site-wide banner + broadcast index. Confirms NO SEVP broadcast on the Sept 14 order has been posted (as of fetch).", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/ice/page-sevis-whats-new.md", "text_file": "www.ice.gov_sevis_whats-new_f0c5445b.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.ice.gov/sevis", "final_url": "https://www.ice.gov/sevis", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:33+00:00", "site": "ice", "section": "ICE SEVP > landing", "class": "c", "class_name": "MENTIONS-AS-FUTURE/CONDITIONAL", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "page datetime 2026-08-11", "evidence": [ { "quote": "On July 17, 2026, DHS published a final rule establishing a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for F nonimmigrant academic students, J exchange visitors and representatives of foreign information media.", "char_offset": 2914 } ], "note": "Banner only.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": "www.ice.gov_sevis_b6e39283.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.ice.gov/sevis/schools", "final_url": "https://www.ice.gov/sevis/schools", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:37+00:00", "site": "ice", "section": "ICE SEVP > Schools", "class": "c", "class_name": "MENTIONS-AS-FUTURE/CONDITIONAL", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "page datetime 2025-10-16", "evidence": [ { "quote": "On July 17, 2026, DHS published a final rule establishing a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for F nonimmigrant academic students, J exchange visitors and representatives of foreign information media.", "char_offset": 2919 } ], "note": "Banner only.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": "www.ice.gov_sevis_schools_e760d66a.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq", "final_url": "https://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:12+00:00", "site": "ice", "section": "ICE SEVP > I-901 FAQ", "class": "c", "class_name": "MENTIONS-AS-FUTURE/CONDITIONAL", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [ { "quote": "On July 17, 2026, DHS published a final rule establishing a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for F nonimmigrant academic students, J exchange visitors and representatives of foreign information media.", "char_offset": 2979 } ], "note": "Banner only; fee content unaffected.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/ice/page-sevis-i901-faq.md", "text_file": "www.ice.gov_sevis_i901_faq_6f43bc3a.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.ice.gov/sevis/students", "final_url": "https://www.ice.gov/sevis/students", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:35+00:00", "site": "ice", "section": "ICE SEVP > Students", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "Updated: 07/08/2025", "evidence": [ { "quote": "F-1 students and dependents have 60 days after program end date (or training end date) to depart the United States.", "char_offset": 8417 } ], "note": "States 60 days (with the site-wide 'published a final rule' banner above it). No postponement note.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": "www.ice.gov_sevis_students_ef8cf279.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel", "final_url": "https://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:16+00:00", "site": "ice", "section": "ICE SEVP > Travel", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "page datetime 2025-07-08", "evidence": [ { "quote": "The 60-day “grace” period is only to prepare to leave the country.", "char_offset": 13720 } ], "note": null, "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/ice/page-sevis-travel.md", "text_file": "www.ice.gov_sevis_travel_e1489c87.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.ice.gov/sevis/schools/reg", "final_url": "https://www.ice.gov/sevis/schools/reg", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:14+00:00", "site": "ice", "section": "ICE SEVP > Governing Regulations (reproduces 8 CFR text)", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "Updated: 07/31/2025", "evidence": [ { "quote": "will be allowed an additional 60-day period to prepare for departure from the United States", "char_offset": 35169 }, { "quote": "no later than 60 days after his or her program end date", "char_offset": 81983 } ], "note": "Reproduces the PRE-rule 8 CFR 214.2(f) text (60-day departure, 60-day OPT window) — i.e., current law — unlike eCFR.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/ice/page-sevis-schools-reg.md", "text_file": "www.ice.gov_sevis_schools_reg_a84ec6c7.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/bcm2508-01.pdf", "final_url": "https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/bcm2508-01.pdf", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:02+00:00", "site": "ice", "section": "ICE SEVP > Broadcast Message 2508-01, Aug 27, 2025 (proposed rule)", "class": "c", "class_name": "MENTIONS-AS-FUTURE/CONDITIONAL", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [ { "quote": "This rule is being proposed because admission for duration of status fails to afford immigration", "char_offset": 1166 } ], "note": "Describes the NPRM as proposed.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/ice/bcm2508-01.md", "text_file": "www.ice.gov_doclib_sevis_pdf_bcm2508-01.pdf_6f93671f.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/bcm2608-03.pdf", "final_url": "https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/bcm2608-03.pdf", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:06+00:00", "site": "ice", "section": "ICE SEVP > Broadcast Message 2608-03, Aug 31, 2026 (SEVIS Release 6.89.1)", "class": "c", "class_name": "MENTIONS-AS-FUTURE/CONDITIONAL", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [ { "quote": "will deploy the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Release 6.89.1 on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, from 8 p.m. to Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at 12 a.m. EDT.", "char_offset": 179 } ], "note": "BORDERLINE (system-functionality doc): AUD display and EOS recommendation features.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/ice/bcm2608-03.md", "text_file": "www.ice.gov_doclib_sevis_pdf_bcm2608-03.pdf_32e95141.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/bcm260902.pdf", "final_url": "https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/bcm260902.pdf", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:08+00:00", "site": "ice", "section": "ICE SEVP > Broadcast Message 2609-02, Sept 11, 2026 (outage update)", "class": "c", "class_name": "MENTIONS-AS-FUTURE/CONDITIONAL", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [ { "quote": "The SEVIS Production environment will NOT be available from Monday, September 14, 2026, at 8 p.m. to Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 4 a.m. EDT.", "char_offset": 728 } ], "note": "Outage times only.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/ice/bcm260902.md", "text_file": "www.ice.gov_doclib_sevis_pdf_bcm260902.pdf_b0e89971.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/i901.pdf", "final_url": "https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/i901.pdf", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:10+00:00", "site": "ice", "section": "ICE SEVP > PDF: I-901 fee resource paper", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [ { "quote": "for an extension of stay in a single program.", "char_offset": 3613 } ], "note": "No rule content; matched on generic 'extension of stay'.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": "kb/corpus/ice/i901.md", "text_file": "www.ice.gov_doclib_sevis_pdf_i901.pdf_3f8bea9b.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-8/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-214/section-214.2", "final_url": "https://unblock.federalregister.gov/", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:20+00:00", "site": "ecfr", "section": "eCFR > 8 CFR 214.2 'current' text (reached via versioner API; HTML redirects scripted fetches to a CAPTCHA)", "class": "a", "class_name": "WRONG-NOW", "confidence": "high", "last_updated": "eCFR latest_amendment_date 2026-09-15; title issue date 2026-09-24", "evidence": [ { "quote": "will be allowed an additional 30-day period from the program end date or the 4 year maximum period of admission, or the end date of the approved employment authorization for post-completion OPT or STEM OPT, as applicable, to prepare for departure from the United States", "char_offset": 77779 }, { "quote": "the student may properly file his or her Form I-765 or successor form up to 90 days prior to his or her program end date and no later than 30 days after his or her program end date.", "char_offset": 133466 }, { "quote": "A student may not request a start date that is more than 30 days after the student's program end date.", "char_offset": 135297 } ], "note": "'Current' text integrates 91 FR 44976 (30-day departure, 30-day OPT cutoff, 4-year max, 'admit until date'); the only Effective Date Notes are for H-2B items (88 FR 80456, 89 FR 95681, 91 FR 5071). Nothing about the Sept 14 order. The 2026-09-14 version still shows the 60-day text.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": "www.ecfr.gov_current_title-8_chapter-I_subchapter-B_part-214_section-214.2_a3ed444f.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/17/2026-14439/establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-for-nonimmigrant", "final_url": "https://unblock.federalregister.gov/", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:29+00:00", "site": "federalregister", "section": "Federal Register > rule document page (HTML blocked; API metadata used)", "class": "c", "class_name": "MENTIONS-AS-FUTURE/CONDITIONAL", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [ { "quote": "The effective date is September 15, 2026.", "char_offset": 1471 } ], "note": "FR API shows effective_on 2026-09-15, corrections [] and no disposition note; FR search on RIN 1653-AA95 / docket ICEB-2025-0001 returns only the 2025 NPRM and the 2026 final rule — DHS has published NO delay or withdrawal document. The FR is a publication record and never annotates court orders, so this is kept out of (a).", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": "www.federalregister.gov_documents_2026_07_17_2026-14439_establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-for-nonimmigr_821ec4d6.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.uscis.gov/i-765", "final_url": "https://www.uscis.gov/i-765", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:59+00:00", "site": "uscis", "section": "USCIS > Form I-765 page", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "page datetime 2026-09-15", "evidence": [ { "quote": "DHS is preliminarily enjoined from taking any further action to implement the final rule, and the effective date of the final rule is postponed pending further order of the court or resolution of the proceeding on the merits.", "char_offset": 4139 }, { "quote": "USCIS continues to accept the 08/28/24 edition of Form I-539 and 08/21/25 edition of Form I-765 and is not accepting the 09/15/26 edition of Forms I-539 and I-765.", "char_offset": 4604 }, { "quote": "Edition Date 08/21/25.", "char_offset": 9235 } ], "note": "Explicit ALERT on the Sept 14 order; USCIS 'will proceed under the previous regulatory provisions'; 09/15/26 editions NOT accepted.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": "www.uscis.gov_i-765_05cd9c66.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.uscis.gov/i-539", "final_url": "https://www.uscis.gov/i-539", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:02:01+00:00", "site": "uscis", "section": "USCIS > Form I-539 page", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "page datetime 2026-09-15", "evidence": [ { "quote": "DHS is preliminarily enjoined from taking any further action to implement the final rule, and the effective date of the final rule is postponed pending further order of the court or resolution of the proceeding on the merits.", "char_offset": 4163 }, { "quote": "USCIS continues to accept the 08/28/24 edition of Form I-539 and 08/21/25 edition of Form I-765 and is not accepting the 09/15/26 edition of Forms I-539 and I-765.", "char_offset": 4628 }, { "quote": "Edition Date 08/28/24.", "char_offset": 6780 } ], "note": "Same ALERT as I-765.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": "www.uscis.gov_i-539_1cc0e4a0.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/optional-practical-training-opt-for-f-1-students", "final_url": "https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/optional-practical-training-opt-for-f-1-students", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:53+00:00", "site": "uscis", "section": "USCIS > OPT for F-1 Students", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "Last Reviewed/Updated: 11/25/2024", "evidence": [ { "quote": "May apply up to 90 days before you complete your degree, but no later than 60 days after you complete your degree.", "char_offset": 8482 }, { "quote": "Must apply within 30 days after your DSO enters the recommendation for OPT into your SEVIS record, and", "char_offset": 8379 } ], "note": "States the 60-day post-completion window (current law). No postponement note; none needed.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": "www.uscis.gov_working-in-the-united-states_students-and-exchange-visitors_optional-practical-training-opt-for-f-1-students_f2370b6c.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/optional-practical-training-extension-for-stem-students-stem-opt", "final_url": "https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/optional-practical-training-extension-for-stem-students-stem-opt", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:55+00:00", "site": "uscis", "section": "USCIS > STEM OPT", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "Last Reviewed/Updated: 01/30/2026", "evidence": [ { "quote": "within 60 days of the date your designated school official (DSO) enters the recommendation for OPT", "char_offset": 6760 } ], "note": null, "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": "www.uscis.gov_working-in-the-united-states_students-and-exchange-visitors_optional-practical-training-extension-for-stem-students-stem-opt_e1d2f6c7.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/students-and-employment", "final_url": "https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/students-and-employment", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:57+00:00", "site": "uscis", "section": "USCIS > Students and Employment", "class": "b", "class_name": "CORRECT", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "Last Reviewed/Updated: 11/20/2025", "evidence": [ { "quote": "Last Reviewed/Updated:", "char_offset": 7661 } ], "note": "No grace-period or filing-window content on the page.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": "www.uscis.gov_working-in-the-united-states_students-and-exchange-visitors_students-and-employment_25578f20.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-publish-new-editions-of-form-i-539-and-form-i-765-older-editions-will-be-rejected-starting", "final_url": "https://www.uscis.gov/archive/uscis-to-publish-new-editions-of-form-i-539-and-form-i-765-older-editions-will-be-rejected-starting", "http_status": 200, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:02:04+00:00", "site": "uscis", "section": "USCIS > Aug 14, 2026 alert on 09/15/26 form editions (now redirected to /archive/)", "class": "c", "class_name": "MENTIONS-AS-FUTURE/CONDITIONAL", "confidence": null, "last_updated": "Release Date 08/14/2026; page now archived", "evidence": [ { "quote": "Archived Content The information on this page is out of date.", "char_offset": 3715 }, { "quote": "Reject the 08/28/24 edition of Form I-539 if it is postmarked or electronically submitted on or after Sept.", "char_offset": 5243 } ], "note": "Body still says older editions rejected from Sept 15, but USCIS moved it to /archive/ with an 'out of date' banner; the live I-765/I-539 pages carry the correct alert.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": "www.uscis.gov_newsroom_alerts_uscis-to-publish-new-editions-of-form-i-539-and-form-i-765-older-editions-will-be-rejected-starting_87b3284c.txt" }, { "url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/study/duration-of-status", "final_url": "https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/study/duration-of-status", "http_status": 404, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:52+00:00", "site": "sits", "section": "Study in the States > (guessed URL)", "class": "d", "class_name": "UNREACHABLE", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [], "note": "HTTP 404 — not a real page. The SITS 'Duration of Status' content lives at /2015/03/what-is-my-duration-of-status (classified (b)).", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": "studyinthestates.dhs.gov_students_study_duration-of-status_044f0fac.txt" }, { "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-09-27/title-8.xml?part=214§ion=214.2", "final_url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-09-27/title-8.xml?part=214§ion=214.2", "http_status": null, "fetched_utc": "2026-09-27T18:01:27+00:00", "site": "ecfr", "section": "eCFR API (first attempt)", "class": "d", "class_name": "UNREACHABLE", "confidence": null, "last_updated": null, "evidence": [], "note": "HTTP 406: endpoint requires Accept-Encoding: gzip, and the date must be <= the title's latest issue date (2026-09-24). Re-fetched successfully in 03c_ecfr_gzip.py for 2026-09-24 and 2026-09-14.", "alias_of": null, "corpus_file": null, "text_file": null } ] }