26
Aug
2026
Erroneous Voter Registration Reminder
Noncitizens should not register or vote unless eligible. If a DMV or other system registered you without your consent or understanding, the facts and records matter. Learn more....
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25
Aug
2026
Proposed H1B Rule Under Review
DHS is considering changes to the H1B program, including revisions to cap-exemption eligibility, increased scrutiny of employers with program violations, and greater oversight of third-party placements. The regulatory agenda currently lists the proposal at the proposed-rule stage; the actual NPRM text has not yet been...
24
Aug
2026
Federal Judge Strikes Down 75-Country Immigrant Visa Ban
A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s policy suspending immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that it was contrary to law and exceeded the Secretary of State’s authority. The ruling requires affected cases to receive individualized review, but the government...
19
Aug
2026
DHS Proposes Eliminating 60-Day Grace Period
DHS has submitted a proposed regulation to OIRA that would eliminate, or potentially significantly limit, the current 60-day grace period available to certain nonimmigrant workers following termination of employment. The details remain unclear because the proposed rule has not yet been published. Watch for full...
12
Aug
2026
SEVP Restricts CPT: New Warning to Schools and DSOs
SEVP’s August 12, 2026 Broadcast Message (BCM 2608-01) signals heightened scrutiny of CPT authorization. SEVP reminds DSOs that CPT must be a required, integral component of an established curriculum, not a means to create employment opportunities. Schools and DSOs that improperly authorize CPT may face...
10
Aug
2026
USCIS Moves Toward Mandatory Online Filing
A new DHS rule, scheduled for publication Aug. 11, would allow USCIS to mandate e-filing for forms available online for at least 180 days. USCIS must provide 60 days’ notice, and hardship waivers would be available. Online filing could mean either completing the form through...
10
Aug
2026
H1B & L1 Filing Fee Alert
Effective September 9, 2026, employers with 50+ U.S. employees, more than half of whom hold H1B or L1 status, must pay the $4,000 H1B or $4,500 L1 biometric fee on all extension-of-status petitions, including same-employer extensions. More info....
07
Aug
2026
New Executive Orders Signed on Birthright Citizenship
President Trump signed two new EOs tightening birthright citizenship rules and cracking down on birth tourism....
05
Aug
2026
Travel Alert: Increased DHS Enforcement at Domestic Airports
Multiple reports indicate an increase in DHS detentions of some individuals during domestic air travel, including those with pending immigration applications or other forms of authorized stay. Those with unresolved immigration status issues should carefully evaluate the risks before flying within the United States and...
02
Jul
2026
TPS EAD Extension Update
USCIS extended TPS-related work permits (EADs) to July 10, 2026 for Haiti, Syria, Burma, Somalia, Yemen, Ethiopia & South Sudan. It's a temporary placeholder for I-9/E-Verify/SAVE while lower courts implement the Supreme Court's Mullin v. Doe ruling, not an official termination date. Check the USCIS...