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10/10/2026

🚨 Proposed new fees could affect F-1 students seeking OPT.

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed requiring SEVP-certified schools to pay $70,000 for a student’s initial OPT period and $30,000 for any subsequent period, including STEM OPT—up to $100,000 total. Schools may pass these costs on to students.

This is only a proposal. It is not in effect, and public comments are open through November 9, 2026. The rule may also face legal challenges.

If you’re an F-1 student or school and have questions about how this proposal could affect your plans, contact our office.

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10/06/2026

🚨 Important update for asylum seekers

In Matter of G-R-B-, the Board of Immigration Appeals held that an immigration judge may pretermit an asylum and withholding of removal application—even without a motion from DHS—if the application and supporting evidence do not establish a prima facie claim for relief. The judge may decide that no full evidentiary hearing is needed.

This does not mean every asylum case will be dismissed without a hearing. It does mean that clearly explaining the basis for your claim and submitting supporting evidence are especially important from the start.

If you have a pending asylum case or are preparing to file, speak with an experienced immigration attorney about your specific circumstances. Share this update with someone who may need it.

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10/05/2026

🚨 Denaturalization Update

On September 14, 2026, USCIS issued new guidance on referring cases for possible revocation of naturalization. The guidance identifies cases USCIS will prioritize for review, including certain national security, war-crime, marriage-fraud, and benefit-fraud concerns. USCIS may also review a person’s file during other immigration matters.

This does not mean citizenship is automatically at risk. Naturalization can be revoked only on specific legal grounds, such as unlawfully obtaining citizenship through concealment or willful misrepresentation. The government must prove its case in federal court with clear and convincing evidence.

If you or someone you know has questions about a naturalization history or an immigration filing, contact our office to discuss your situation with an immigration attorney.

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10/02/2026

🚨 Federal Court Orders Permanent Protections at 26 Federal Plaza

A federal court has issued a permanent injunction requiring ICE to improve conditions for people detained at its facility at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City.

The order addresses overcrowding and requires adequate sanitation and hygiene, meals, and medical care. It also requires ICE to allow detained people to make free, confidential calls to their attorneys within an hour of arriving at the facility.

The ruling follows reports of abusive conditions and evidence that ICE violated an earlier court order. It does not end immigration arrests or detention, but it establishes protections for people held at this facility.

If you or someone you know has been detained at 26 Federal Plaza and has concerns about their treatment or access to legal counsel, contact our office to discuss your situation.

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10/01/2026

🚨 Third-country deportations may resume.

On September 29, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily allowed the administration to resume deporting some people to countries other than their country of origin while the legal challenge continues. The order pauses a lower court requirement that people receive notice and a chance to raise concerns about persecution or torture before removal. (AP News)

This is not a final decision on whether the policy is lawful. The Supreme Court is expected to hear the case in December.

If you or a loved one has a final removal order, speak with an immigration attorney promptly about your situation.

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09/29/2026

🚨 Need copies of your immigration records? A FOIA request can help you access records held by federal agencies.

Be specific: identify the records you’re seeking, include relevant dates and keywords, and provide your contact information. For USCIS records, requests should be submitted through USCIS’s online FOIA system. Federal agencies received more than 1.7 million FOIA requests in fiscal year 2025, so response times can vary.

📌 Save this post and share it with someone who may need their records. If you need help understanding which records to request, speak with an immigration attorney.

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09/28/2026

🚨 NEW FORM I-864: WHAT SPONSORS SHOULD KNOW

USCIS has published a new edition of Form I-864, the Affidavit of Support used in many family and employment-based immigration cases. The new edition is dated 08/24/26.

One key change: the form authorizes USCIS and the Department of State to request the sponsor’s credit report. A debt or low credit score does not automatically disqualify a sponsor; financial information is considered as a whole.

USCIS is accepting the previous edition through September 30, 2026. Starting October 1, use the new edition. If you have a credit freeze, USCIS says it may prevent them from accessing the information they need.

📌 Check the edition date before submitting Form I-864, and consult an immigration attorney if you have questions about your case.

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09/23/2026

🚨 Important Update for F-1 Students and J-1 Exchange Visitors

A federal judge has temporarily blocked DHS’s new rule that would have ended the current Duration of Status (D/S) framework and introduced fixed admission periods and new extension-of-stay requirements.

The rule was scheduled to take effect on September 15, 2026, but a preliminary injunction has postponed its implementation while the lawsuit continues.

📌 What this means right now:

🇺🇸 The current Duration of Status framework remains in place.

❌ The new fixed admission periods did not take effect.

❌ The new extension-of-stay requirements did not take effect.

⚠️ This decision does not permanently eliminate the rule. The government may appeal, and the rule could return on short notice.

F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, employers, universities, and international education professionals should continue monitoring this case closely and remain prepared for further changes.

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09/22/2026

🇸🇻 Por ahora, los beneficiarios salvadoreños del TPS pueden continuar viviendo y trabajando en Estados Unidos sin cambios inmediatos en sus protecciones.

Sin embargo, esta incertidumbre afecta a casi 200,000 personas, muchas de las cuales han construido vidas, familias y carreras en este país. Una posible terminación futura del TPS podría afectar el empleo, la vivienda, la estabilidad familiar y comunidades enteras que han dependido de esta protección durante décadas.

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09/22/2026

🚨 Actualización importante para solicitantes de asilo venezolanos 🇻🇪

Una nueva decisión de la Junta de Apelaciones de Inmigración (BIA) podría dificultar que algunos venezolanos que se oponen al gobierno de Maduro demuestren un temor de persecución futura.

Si tiene un caso de asilo venezolano pendiente, es importante comprender cómo esta decisión podría afectar su solicitud y qué evidencia podría necesitar para fortalecer su caso.

Cada caso de asilo es diferente. Comuníquese con nuestra oficina para conocer sus opciones legales y proteger su futuro.

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