IABA Submits Comment Opposing Proposed DHS Student Visa Rule Changes

On September 24, 2025, the Iranian American Bar Association submitted a comment opposing a new proposed DHS rule that would replace Duration of Status with fixed visa periods and repeated extensions. The rule would impose significant burdens on international students, particularly Iranian STEM students, while undermining U.S. innovation and workforce pipelines. IABA urged preserving existing protections and aligning policy with real academic timelines.

Read IABA’s comment here.