Suspension or Dismissal

Notice that this information has not been updated for new ruling

IMPORTANT NOTICE On September 14, 2026, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction to delay the implementation of the D/S final rule. The rule will not be implemented while litigation proceeds. Consequently, current F and J regulations under the “duration of status” framework are still in place and this webpage currently reflects those regulations. Please contact ISSP at globe@wm.edu with any questions. 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.