A federal judge in Georgia issued a TRO restoring SEVIS records for 133 international students who sued over unlawful SEVIS terminations. This marks the latest in a wave of federal court challenges nationwide....
Non-U.S. citizens 18 years+ must carry proof of immigration status at all times. Acceptable docs can include an I-94 (for nonimmigrants), green card, or EAD. Failure to comply may result in a fine up to $100 and / or up to 30 days in jail...
On 15.Apr.2025, CBP announced that El Salvador is now a Global Entry partner, allowing pre-vetted Salvadoran citizens faster U.S. entry. Applicants must pass strict vetting and interviews to qualify and maintain low-risk traveler status....
In Deore v. DHS, challenging an F-1 student’s SEVIS termination, gov’t states: SEVIS record termination does not terminate nonimmigrant status. Per DHS, SEVP lacks that power. No explanation included re meaning or effect of SEVIS termination.Read more: Deore v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Secretary...
BREAKING: USCIS reportedly eMailed 20,000 staff with an ultimatum - retire or be fired. Massive workforce cuts could trigger nationwide backlogs across all immigration petitions....
Per USCIS, antisemitic social media posts, harassment of Jewish individuals, are now grounds to deny immigration benefits. This may affect green card applicants, foreign students, those tied to schools linked to antisemitic activity. More....
ICE reportedly is requesting student data from schools enrolling F-1 international students — and failure to respond fully and on time could potentially cost a school its ability to enroll F-1 students....
USCIS has completed the random H1B lottery selections for FY26, and all those selected have been notified. Congrats to all who were selected! If you weren’t selected, see alternative options here....
USCIS has begun making selections for the FY 2026 H1B lottery, and will formally announce when the selection process is complete....
USCIS updates I-9 Handbook to reflect that F-1 students changing status to H1B through the annual lottery have a status & employment authorization extended through 01.April of the relevant fiscal year....
