United States: Immigration

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule Friday (7/17/26) in the Federal Register which eliminates the longstanding “duration of status” framework for the F, J and I nonimmigrant classifications.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a short-term extension of employment authorization for Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries from Syria, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Yemen, and Burma, with EADs now valid through July 24, 2026. This extension provides temporary relief while litigation concerning TPS termination continues, requiring employers to update their Form I-9 compliance and reverification tracking systems accordingly.

On July 17, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they received enough H-1B petitions to reach the congressionally mandated fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap of 85,000...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule Friday (7/17/26) in the Federal Register which eliminates the longstanding “duration of status” framework for the F, J and I nonimmigrant classifications.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a short-term extension of employment authorization for Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries from Syria, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Yemen, and Burma, with EADs now valid through July 24, 2026. This extension provides temporary relief while litigation concerning TPS termination continues, requiring employers to update their Form I-9 compliance and reverification tracking systems accordingly.

The Department of Homeland Security has released a Final Rule eliminating "duration of status" admissions for F, J, and I visa holders, replacing it with fixed admission periods tied to program length.

The Trump Gold Card immigration program has now been formally launched and is accepting applicants. It portends to offer a pathway to U.S. lawful permanent residence in exchange for a substantial monetary contribution to the U.S. government.

USCIS has issued a proposed rule to implement the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, revealing significant policy shifts that could fundamentally reshape the EB-5 investment immigration landscape. While the rule introduces some positive streamlining measures, it raises serious concerns about bridge financing restrictions, redeployment timelines, and investor protections that could dramatically impact regional centers and foreign investors. What are the top ten areas of concern that practitioners and sta

The immigration law firm that is right for Microsoft will likely be a poor fit for a 6-person startup whose founder’s status expires in six months.