DHS Dropped Two Rules Today. One Is a Proposal, One is Old News.
DHS proposed ending deference on H-1B extensions and finalized the end of automatic EAD extensions. One is a proposal. One isn't new. Here's what moved.
Microsoft and Other Big Employers Just Got Suspended From Filing PERM Applications…
Labor Department suspends PERM for Microsoft, Infosys, Wipro and more. What it does, what it doesn’t, and what’s still unknown for H-1B holders.
The OPT Fee Proposal Is Here.
After weeks of waiting, the F-1 OPT Fee proposal was released, and it is staggering. Let’s see what it means.
This Week in U.S. Immigration: What Actually Changed (September 28 – October 3, 2026)
A second court blocks the $100K H-1B fee, the October Visa Bulletin moves for India, and EB-5 fees are about to jump.
USCIS Just Narrowed a Filing-Deadline Rule. If Your Child is Approaching 21, You Need to Know About It.
USCIS changed how weekend/holiday filing deadlines work for age-based cases like CSPA age-out, effective 10/23/26. Here's exactly what shifted.
No, the DOL Inspector General's "Handcuffs Ready" Comment Doesn't Mean H-1B is Being Shut Down
A viral "handcuffs ready" quote from DOL's Inspector General is fueling H-1B panic. Here's what was actually said — and what wasn't.
The State Department Just Opened a Public Portal for Reporting Visa Fraud…
The State Dept launched a public visa fraud tip portal on 9/23/26. Here's what it actually is, who it targets, and what H-1B holders should know.
TN Status & Social Media Reviews…
The State Department just added TN, TD, and media visas to its social media screening list. Here's what changed, and why H-1B/F-1 holders were already covered.
This Week in U.S. Immigration: What Actually Changed (September 14–18, 2026)
A D/S injunction gets more detail, two USCIS forms change with no grace period, an ICE operation gets real numbers, and Salvadoran TPS enters limbo.
This Week in U.S. Immigration: What Actually Changed (September 7–11, 2026)
A Sept 15 student visa deadline is still unresolved, TPS El Salvador remains in limbo, ICE is ramping up activity, and one scary H-1B headline turned out to be nothing.
DHS Proposes Eliminating the 60-Day Grace Period for Several Temporary Workers
DHS wants to end the 60-day grace period after job loss for H-1B, L-1, O-1, E, and TN workers. Here's what's proposed, who it hits, and what's next.
The DOL Just Suspended Cognizant's PERM Filings… Here's What's Actually Happening
DOL's Inspector General suspended Cognizant's PERM filings Sept. 8. Here's exactly who's affected, who isn't, and what to do next.
Last Week in U.S. Immigration: What Actually Changed (Aug 31–Sep 4, 2026)
What happened in US Immigration the week of August 31, 2026 - September 4, 2026?A Duration of Status hearing, Florida/DOJ actions on undocumented students, and three deadlines coming fast.
USCIS Just Rewrote the Public Charge Test. Let’s Look at What That Means…
USCIS rewrote the public charge test for green card applicants Aug 18, 2026. Here's what changed and why September 18 is the deadline that matters.