DHS Wants to End Work Permits for H-1B Spouses. Here’s Where They’re at Right Now…
DHS added a plan to end H-4 work permits for H-1B spouses to its regulatory agenda on Aug 29, 2026. Here's exactly how early-stage that really is
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.
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.
Where Do I Even Keep My Immigration Documents?
A simple, no-nonsense system for organizing your immigration documents, so you can actually find them when it matters.