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What does 'Admit Until Date' on the I-94 mean?

Admit Until Date is the last day of authorized stay on a particular admission. For many categories you must depart, extend, or change status by that date.

Last reviewed: 2026-06-27

规则状态:D/S rules · 高波动窗口更新于 2026-06-27

Rules around D/S are in a high-volatility window. Always re-check the latest text on the Federal Register, DHS, ICE, and USCIS before acting. This page is general education only.

Direct answer

Admit Until Date is the last day of your authorized stay on this admission. For most categories (B, H, L, O, TN, E, K...) you must depart, file an EOS, file a COS, or find another lawful arrangement by then.

The date matters more than the visa

For most nonimmigrants, Admit Until Date is the authoritative end of authorized stay on this admission. Watch it, not your visa expiration.

Options before the date

  • Depart the U.S.
  • File an Extension of Stay (I-539, or I-129 via your employer).
  • File a Change of Status (I-539, or I-129 for a work category).
  • Adjust status (I-485) if a green-card path is open.

D/S is the exception

F, J, I categories typically receive D/S. There is no fixed date, but you must continue meeting status conditions (full-time enrollment for F-1, program-eligible activities for J-1, etc.). Rules in this area are evolving.

This site provides general information only.

Frequently asked (FAQ)

What is the Admit Until Date?

The last day of authorized stay on the I-94. For most categories you must depart, file an extension, or change status by then.

Mine says D/S — what now?

D/S means you may stay while you continue meeting the conditions of your status. There is no single fixed date. Rule is in flux.

Can the Admit Until Date be later than my visa?

Yes. The two are independent — they can move in either direction.

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