The International Offices invite on-campus and external experts to present on immigration-related subjects and other topics of interest to the international community at Caltech and JPL.
Series on Navigating the End of Duration of Status (D/S)
How will it Impact International Students and Scholars?
July 21, 2026 | Presentation Slides - Updated
Ilana Smith, Director, International Offices
This session will review our preliminary understanding of how the July 17, 2026 Final Rule Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media will impact international students and scholars.
J-1 Research Scholars
Aug 10, 2026 | Presentation Slides
Rose Flynn, Associate Director, International Scholar Services
This presentation addresses some of the most common questions that we have received since the rule was published and further clarify the information from the International Offices July 21 presentation. It does not cover F-1 students or J-1 students.
F-1 and J-1 Students: Admit Until Date (AUD) and Extension of Stay (EOS)
Aug 25 | Presentation Slides | Presented by ISP
This session focuses on travel and reentry under the new federal rule effective Sept 15, 2026, how to calculate AUD, the importance of reviewing your immigration documents, and when an EOS may be needed.
F-1 Students/Alumni: Applying for OPT Under the New Rule:
Aug 26 | Presentation Slides | Presented by ISP
For F-1 students who expect to complete the academic program in June 2027, this session explains the Optional Practical Training (OPT) timeline under the Transition Rules effective as of Sept 15, 2026. This session highlights important considerations as you plan for employment after completing your program. Topics include:
When to begin planning and applying for OPT
How the new rule may affect your OPT timeline
I-94 AUD and its significance for OPT
Deadlines and considerations for the OPT application
Travel considerations while an OPT application is pending
F-1 Students/Alumni: Applying for STEM OPT Under the New Rule
Aug 27 | Presentation Slides | Presented by ISP
For F-1 students currently on OPT with a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD), this session can help you plan for the 24-month STEM Extension under the new federal rule effective September 15, 2026. Topics include:
I-94 AUD and its significance for STEM
Extensions of Stay (EOS) and when an extension may be needed for STEM
Deadlines and considerations for the STEM and EOS applications
Travel considerations while a STEM application is pending