IRS Clarifies Overtime Tax Deduction Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
IRS clarifies 2026 overtime deduction rules: capped at $12,500 for individuals, requires Code TT on W-2s, and excludes…
SMC Applicants Gain from Single Wage Threshold with Five-Month Grace Period
New Zealand locks wage thresholds for SMC applicants from August 24, 2026, protecting migrants from rising median wage…
Sudan TPS Status: October 19, 2026 End Date, EAD Extension and Next Steps
Sudan TPS continues through October 19, 2026, with no DHS extension or termination published as of October 10.…
Indian Student Visas to US Fall 62%, Think Tank Calls for Ending OPT
Indian student visas to the U.S. fell 62% as DHS ends 'Duration of Status' and targets OPT work…
Travel Risks for H-1B, OPT, and Pending Green Card Holders Under Current U.S. Policy
New 2026 USCIS policies label green card adjustments as 'extraordinary relief,' increasing travel risks for visa holders and…
Trump Administration Considers New $100,000 Fee for Foreign Student Work Permits
Trump administration weighs $100,000 fee for OPT work permits as a separate rule ends indefinite student stays starting…
J-1 Exchange Visitor Program: State Department Proposes Earlier Au Pair Extension Deadlines
The U.S. State Department proposed moving au pair extension filing to 90 days before expiration, adding stricter SEVIS…
Tampa and Des Moines International Airports Join TSA’s Gold+ Privatization Model
Tampa and Des Moines airports become the first to adopt TSA Gold+, privatizing both security staffing and technology…
OPT Filing Exemption for Duration of Status Students Under New Fixed Period Rule
DHS ends 'Duration of Status' for F-1 students on September 15, 2026, implementing fixed 4-year caps and a…
New F-1 Four-Year Stay Rule Replaces Duration of Status with Fixed Admission Dates and Form I-94
DHS replaces F-1 'duration of status' with fixed 4-year admission periods starting September 2026, making I-94 dates critical…
DHS Final Rule Eliminates Duration of Status for F-1 and J-1 Nonimmigrant Students
DHS ends indefinite 'Duration of Status' for F-1 and J-1 visas, replacing it with 4-year fixed stays and…
H-1B Renewals Near Record High: USCIS Data Shows 273K Continuing Employment Approvals in FY 2026
H-1B renewals are surging in 2026, with 273,026 approvals in nine months, highlighting a corporate focus on retaining…
Texas Driver License Rule May Reject Expired Visa Stamp as Primary Identity Proof
Texas DPS proposes requiring valid visa stamps for ID applicants, potentially blocking lawful H-1B and F-1 residents with…
USCIS Completes H-1B FY2027 Selection: Use STEM OPT or Other Options If Not Selected
USCIS completes FY 2027 H-1B selection using a new wage-weighted system. Petition filing begins April 1, 2026, for…