August 12, 2026
The Department of State Makes Visa Bond Program Permanent
The Department of State formally implemented the visa bond program for individuals applying for B-1 or B-2 visitors visa.
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August 12, 2026
State Department Proposes Changes to J-1 Visa Termination Rules
The U.S. Department of State proposed a rule increasing its authority within J-1 visa termination decisions.
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August 11, 2026
DHS Advances Proposal Eliminating Grace Period for Nonimmigrant Workers
The DHS proposed eliminating the 60 day grace period for nonimmigrant workers that lose their job in the U.S.
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August 10, 2026
BIA Clarifies Limits of Asylum Claims
The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled persecution on account of military conscription doesn't apply to asylum claims.
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August 10, 2026
Additional Biometric Fee Now Applies to H-1B and L-1 Extension
The DHS expanded the Biometric entry-exit fee requirement to individuals filing for H-1B and L-1 visa extension.
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August 7, 2026
New Executive Orders on Birthright Citizenship and Birth Tourism
The U.S. government enacted two executive orders rolling back birthright citizenship for children whose parents are proven foreign agents.
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August 7, 2026
Employers Fear Immigrant Worker Shortage
Employers fear a possible immigrant worker shortage due the amount of people losing employment authorization with the termination of Haiti's TPS designation.
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August 6, 2026
Asylum Application Updated
USCIS released a new version of the Application for Asylum and for Withholding Removal effective as of July 28, 2026.
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August 6, 2026
ICE Arrests Increase at U.S. Domestic Airports
ICE arrests at U.S. airports increased from those with removal orders to anyone that overstayed their visas.
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August 6, 2026
Loss of Work Authorization Leaves Beneficiaries and Employers Scrambling
Employers and beneficiaries face increased uncertainty with the termination of TPS-based work authorization for Haitian and Syrian nationals.
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