The White House Office of Management and Budget completed its review of a Department of Homeland Security rule that would end “duration of status,” a regulation that allows international students to remain in the U.S. to complete their degrees. DHS is expected to finalize the change once the rule clearance process is complete. Under the proposed replacement approach, international students would generally be limited to four years before needing additional requests and restrictions on major and institution changes could increase administrative burden. The higher education community has warned that many programs—especially Ph.D. study and some undergraduate tracks—typically exceed a four-year timeline. International education leaders have raised concerns about discouraging enrollment at a moment when international student numbers are already declining. Institutions may also need additional staffing to manage extension requests and advising compliance. At NAFSA’s recent conference, sessions on duration of status reportedly drew full attendance, underscoring how quickly universities are preparing for a potentially more constrained pathway for students.