United States: General Immigration

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a final rule eliminating "Duration of Status" admissions for F, J, and I visa holders, replacing them with fixed expiration dates that take effect September 15, 2026. This comprehensive analysis examines how the retroactive changes will impact current visa holders, the new requirements for status extensions, stricter limitations on degree program changes, and the increased risk of accruing unlawful presence that could trigger multi-year bars to U.S. admissibili

Federal courts have issued critical temporary extensions affecting TPS employment authorization documents, with Haiti and Syria TPS EADs extended through July 27, 2026, while a Massachusetts district court blocks USCIS from shortening automatic EAD extensions for beneficiaries from Ukraine, Sudan, El Salvador, and Venezuela. Employers must carefully review individual employee documentation to determine work authorization status, as eligibility depends on specific filing histories and TPS designation categor

On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule that will impact how F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I media representatives are admitted and maintained...

The Supreme Court's ruling on Executive Order 14160 has significant implications for Medicaid coverage of newborns, particularly the "deemed newborn" rule that automatically enrolls infants born to Medicaid-enrolled mothers. While the decision provides near-term clarity, the broader intersection of immigration policy and healthcare access continues to evolve through legislative and administrative actions that could reshape coverage for vulnerable populations.

The Department of Homeland Security has rescinded the 2022 public charge rule, replacing it with a broader, discretionary standard for evaluating whether immigrant visa applicants are likely to become primarily dependent on government assistance. This policy shift, effective September 2026, eliminates previous limitations on which public benefits can be considered and grants immigration officers expanded authority in making public charge determinations that could result in visa denials.

DHS is replacing “duration of status” (D/S) with fixed periods of admission period of up to four years for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors.

La nueva política de USCIS de 2026 ha transformado el proceso de ajuste de estatus, otorgando mayor discreción a los oficiales para denegar solicitudes incluso cuando los solicitantes cumplen todos los requisitos técnicos. ¿Cómo afecta este cambio significativo su solicitud de tarjeta verde y qué estrategias puede implementar para fortalecer su caso ante este nuevo escrutinio?

USCIS'in 2026 politika güncellemesi, statü ayarlaması başvurularını değerlendirme şeklini köklü bir biçimde değiştirdi. Artık tüm teknik gereksinimleri karşılasanız bile...

The Supreme Court had a busy month releasing immigration decisions in June, with a trifecta of landmark holdings affecting green card holders’ reentry, TPS, and birthright citizenship.