On September 14, 2026, a federal district court judge blocked the Department of Homeland Security’s final rule eliminating Duration of Status (D/S) from taking effect nationwide. The court postponed the rule’s September 15 effective date and prohibited DHS and ICE from taking any further action to implement it while the litigation proceeds. As a result, the longstanding Duration of Status system remains in place nationwide.
For additional information, please join our Town Hall on September 17, 2026, and visit our Transition to Fixed Period of Stay webpage.
The Office of Global Services continues to work in a hybrid work mode. We are currently offering hybrid advising during our regular business hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
First Step: Search this website for answers.
Immigration Advising: By email or appointment.
Travel Signature: Request by Google Form; issued by email.
In-Person Signature: Required for F-1 Social Security Number and J-1 On-Campus Work Authorization.
Work & Internships: See details for each type of authorization.
General Inquiry: Please email internationalservices@georgetown.edu.
Immigration Emergency: Call GUPD via 202-687-4343.
Deadline
Form I-20/Form DS-2019 Requests: 30 days before the program start date.
Upcoming Events
All Upcoming EventsOGS Town Hall – Immigration Updates – Transition to Fixed Period of StaySep. 17
- 1:00 pm
- Virtual on Zoom
OGS Department Town Hall – Doctoral Programs Immigration and Academic ConcernsSep. 21
- 11:00 am
- Virtual on Zoom
OGS Department Town Hall – Bachelor and Masters Programs Immigration and Academic ConcernsSep. 22
- 11:00 am
- Virtual on Zoom
OGS Student Town Hall – Transition to Fixed Period of Stay for Masters StudentsSep. 23
- 3:00 pm
- Virtual on Zoom
OGS Community Values
The Office of Global Services (OGS) is proud of Georgetown University’s long history of welcoming people from around the world, of its tradition to care for each person according to his or her needs (cura personalis), and of its commitment to safeguard the dignity of all individuals.
OGS cherishes the diversity of cultural and religious backgrounds and philosophical viewpoints that our international community brings to the University. Each international student and each international scholar is a valued and respected member of our community. Our office rededicates itself to serving and supporting the safety and well-being of all members of this community as they work toward expanding their knowledge and enhancing ours.