Notice that this information has not been updated for new ruling
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The content on this webpage has not been updated to be consistent with the July 2026 final rule eliminating "duration of status" (D/S) for F and J nonimmigrants in favor of a fixed admission period. Please contact ISSP at globe@wm.edu for questions about your immigration situation. Visit the Immigration Updates webpage for more information about the elimination of D/S final rule.
The following information pertains to international students who have been suspended or dismissed from William & Mary:
Immigration Implications
Immigration Implications
The student’s SEVIS record is terminated for Suspension/Dismissal up to 21 days after the effective date (i.e., change is reflected in student’s BANNER record).
Student has to depart the country by the date of the SEVIS record termination. There is no grace period to depart the U.S.
If you return to W&M after a suspension or dismissal, your OPT and CPT eligibility will reset. You must be in F-1 status for at least 2 additional semesters to be eligible.
Procedure
W&M notifies the Office of International Students, Scholars & Programs (ISSP) of suspension or dismissal.
ISSP advisor contacts student to support and advise student on immigration implications.
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