Proposed H-1B Worker Fee Update Clears White House Review Hurdle
White House clears new H-1B worker fee proposal for 2026 as separate extension charges and grace period changes…
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75-Country Immigrant Visa Freeze and 39-Country Entry Ban: Public Charge Overlap
Federal courts issue split rulings on the 75-country visa freeze and 39-country ban, leaving 23 nations facing dual…
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Warns $100,000 H-1B Fee Could Push Jobs Offshore
Congressman Krishnamoorthi warns a $100,000 H-1B fee could force jobs offshore. While currently blocked by courts, a new…
F-1 and J-1 Students Face New Form I-539 and I-765 Editions for Duration of Status
USCIS to reject old I-539 and I-765 forms starting Sept. 15, 2026, as student visas move to fixed…
ICE Detains U.S. Citizen at Atlanta Airport Due to Case of Mistaken Identity
ICE agents mistakenly handcuffed a U.S. citizen at Atlanta's airport on August 9, 2026, due to a name…
H-1B, L-1, O-1 Workers Face Possible End to 60-Day Grace Period Under Proposed DHS Rule
DHS proposes ending the 60-day grace period for H-1B and L-1 workers, potentially requiring immediate departure after job…
Loss of 60-Day Grace Period Would Impact Laid-Off H-1B Workers
DHS proposes ending the 60-day grace period for H-1B workers, potentially requiring immediate departure upon job loss. The…
DHS Revises H-1B Rule to End 60-Day Grace Period, RIN 1615-AD22
DHS proposes eliminating the 60-day grace period for H-1B and other nonimmigrant workers, potentially ending lawful status immediately…
DHS Imposes 9-11 Response Fee on H-1B and L-1 Extensions for Employers
DHS expands 9-11 Biometric Fees to same-employer H-1B/L-1 extensions starting September 9, 2026, for companies meeting the 50/50…