On Sept. 14, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts issued a nationwide preliminary injunction indefinitely postponing the effective date of the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule intended to establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure that would impact students and scholars on F-1 and J-1 visas, and other academic restrictions specifically for F-1 students. Northwestern is monitoring this case and any further developments, and we will continue to provide updates as appropriate.
J-1 Visa Types
This page outlines the four J-1 visa categories Northwestern University is authorized to use. OISS will make the final decision on which category the J-1 Exchange Visitor receives by reviewing the information provided in the DS-2019 Request.