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.

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.

If you're an F-1 student and you've seen your school (or a friend's school) announce a pause on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) approvals, and you’re panicking… take a moment, it’s not as scary as the sensational media (or social media) are trying to make it seem.