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Specifics on ‘unlawful presence’ for F-1 and J-1 students

Starting August 9, 2018, a new policy goes into effect for F-1 and J-1 holders. They will start accruing unlawful presence the day after they violate their status, get an order from a Judge they are out of status, or get a ruling from Immigration their status is denied.

USCIS Policy Memo on Accrual of Unlawful Presence and F, J, and M Nonimmigrants

USCIS Policy Memo on Accrual of Unlawful Presence and F, J, and M Nonimmigrants 

So it would seem that F and J status people out of status may start accruing unlawful presence.

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