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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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USCIS Can Now Deny Incomplete Benefits Request Applications Without An RFE

USCIS agents can now deny incomplete immigrant benefits applications without issuing a request for evidence.


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