News Updates
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75-Country Immigrant Visa Ban Ruled Unlawful
On Friday, August 21, 2026 the Trump administration’s policy suspending immigrant visa processing – essentially, no green cards (or path to green cards) – for individuals from 75 countries, originally enacted early…
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USCIS Announces New Editions of Forms I-539 and I-765
On September 15, 2026, USCIS will publish revised editions of Form I-539 ( Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status ) and Form I-765 ( Application for Employment Authorization). USCIS has revised these applications…
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USCIS Publishes Interim Final Rule on Mandatory Electronic Filing
The Department of Homeland Security published an interim final rule , effective August 11, 2026, which gives U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) the authority to require electronic filing (“e-filing”) for certain…
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Guidance Issued on Fixed Admission Period for J-1 Exchange Visitors
The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) issued guidance on the implementation of the new regulation eliminating Duration of Status (D/S), which takes effect on September 15, 2026.
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Court denies the government’s motion to stay the decision reached in June to overturn the H-1B $100,000 Fee
The Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has denied the government’s motion to stay the earlier decision to pause the $100,000 H-1B petition fee. The fee may no longer be charged…
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Loss of D/S Rule
The pending “Loss of D/S Rule” has been finalized, and has been published in the Federal Register today – July 17, 2026. This means the effective date of the rule will be…
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Loss of D/S Rule Approved for Final Publication
The proposed rule to eliminate the D/S immigration status notation for F-1 and J-1 category nonimmigrants has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and so will be published…
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District Court Decision Overturns the USCIS Adjudications Pause
The U.S District Court of Rhode Island has issued a court order overturning the USCIS adjudication pause for citizens of 39 countries. This is a very encouraging sign that pending applications for…
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USCIS Proposed Changes to Form AR-11 – Reporting Address Change Form
USCIS is proposing major revisions to Form AR-11, the change of address form that most noncitizens, including international students and scholars on F-1 and J-1 are required to file with USCIS within…
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USCIS Updated Policy Guidance on I-485 Adjustment of Status Applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Issued a policy memo restricting the approvals of I-485 applications for U.S. permanent resident status. The I-485 application can be filed by a person currently inside…