S2 Q&A Does the new DHS rule affect my ability to do a second master's?

 Not today. As of October 20, 2026, the DHS rule that would replace "duration of status" (published July 17, 2026) is not in effect: a federal court postponed it nationwide on September 14, 2026, and DHS's appeal (filed September 30, 2026) does not put it into effect. Under the current rules a second master's is still possible (it does not give you a new OPT period). Nobody can say how the court case will end, so for how a possible future change would touch your own plan, book our senior admission consultant: https://goelite.com/meetings/wending/initial-consultation