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.
Duration of Status (“D/S”) Ends September 15, 2026. Here's What Will Change If You're on an F-1/ J-1.
DHS ends Duration of Status for F-1 and J-1 visas on Sept 15, 2026. Here's what a fixed Admit Until Date means for your status and grace period.
CPT is Being Paused at Some Major Universities… Here's What's Really Happening
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.
The Immigration Documents You Should Never Lose Track Of (By Common Employment Based Statuses)
A status-by-status checklist of the immigration documents that matter most, F-1 , O-1, L-1, H-1B , Green Card pending…. so you always know what you need and where it is.