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10/08/2026

DHS Proposes $70,000 OPT Fee for F-1 StudentsOctober 8, 2026/in BlogToday the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule that would require a $70,000 fee for any F-1 student who wants to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). An additional $30,000 fee would apply for any s...

10/05/2026

09/29/2026

October 2027 Visa BulletinSeptember 29, 2026/in BlogThe Department of State has just issued the October 2026 Visa Bulletin. This blog post analyzes this month’s Visa Bulletin. Visa Bulletin Table A: Final Action Dates. Applications with these dates may be approved for their Green Card (Permanent R...

09/16/2026

DHS Proposes Rule that Would Eliminate the 60-day Grace Period for Certain Foreign Workers.September 15, 2026/in BlogOn September 11, 2026, DHS published a proposed rule that would eliminate the 60-day grace period for individuals in H-1B, TN, H-1B, E-1, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1 status and their depend...

09/10/2026

Immigrant Visa Pause Litigation Update: DOS Confirms Individual Review of More Than 43,000 Affected CasesSeptember 10, 2026/in BlogAs we previously reported, a federal court in late August ordered the U.S. Department of State (DOS) to resume processing immigrant visa cases that had been refused sole...

09/09/2026

USCIS Allows 30-Day Grace Period for New Affidavit of Support FormsSeptember 9, 2026/in BlogUSCIS recently updated the I-864 Affidavit of Support and its related forms. After initially taking effect without any transition period, it has now given filers extra time to comply. Here’s what changed an...

08/28/2026

Department of State Pauses Immigrant Visa Issuance WorldwideAugust 28, 2026/in BlogReports indicate that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has temporarily paused immigrant visa issuance at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide while consular officers receive additional training related to public....

08/25/2026

Federal Court Ends 75 Country Immigrant Visa PauseAugust 25, 2026/in BlogA federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump Administration’s pause on immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries is unlawful. The policy had been in effect since January 2026 and prevented many otherwise e...