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University of Peradeniya Alumni Association - USA (UPAA-USA)

Immigration Talk - 2026

🎓 UPAA-USA Student Talks: Navigating F-1 Visa Changes & Fixed Period of Admission

Date: October 22, 2026

Time: 9:00 PM (New York Time)

Location: Online via Zoom

Meeting ID: 935 4444 1708 | Passcode: 716732

About the Event

The University of Peradeniya Alumni Association USA (UPAA-USA) invites all international students, alumni, and community members to a crucial session on the latest updates regarding U.S. F-1 student visas.

As immigration policies evolve, understanding how the new Fixed Period of Admission impacts your status, academic planning, and post-graduation options is essential.

Guest Speaker

Disna Weerasinghe, Esq.

Founder & Senior Immigration Attorney at DM Law PLLC

With over 18 years of specialized experience in business and corporate immigration law, Attorney Disna Weerasinghe will guide students through the complexities of maintaining status, rule transitions, and practical filing steps.

Key Topics Covered

  • Major Policy Changes: What the hold on ‘Duration of Status’ means and what to expect next.

  • Fixed Admission Period: Understanding your ‘Admit Until Date’, the shorter 30-day grace period, and avoiding unlawful presence.

  • Rule Comparisons: Transition rules for current students vs. policies for newly admitted students.

  • Undergraduate vs. Graduate Students: Specific considerations for maintaining status across educational levels.

  • Academic & Status Changes: Impact on changing majors, transferring schools, or advancing educational levels.

  • Work & Stay Extensions: OPT / STEM OPT rules, departure periods, and how/when to file Form I-539 (Extension of Stay).

  • Practical Tips: Actionable advice and best practices for F-1 visa holders.

Submit Your Questions Anonymously

We want to ensure this session addresses your specific concerns. You can submit your immigration and visa questions completely anonymously using our online form. 

Click here to submit your question(s)

Please submit your questions by October 10th so Attorney Disna can review them in advance and address as many as time permits during the talk.

How to Join

For questions prior to the event or further immigration inquiries, contact DM Law PLLC at Info@dmlaw-plic.com or visit https://dmlaw-plic.com/.