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.
Immigrant Visa Processing is Paused… Here's What That Actually Means (and Doesn't)
If you've seen the headlines this week about the State Department pausing visa processing, and you’re feeling a bit panicked…. that’s fair, but take a breath and let's get specific, because the rumor wheel is spinning vigorously, and it is not accurate.
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.