Immigration News
December 13, 2018
If Government Shuts Down, Consular Interviews and Visa Issuance Could Be Affected
With President Trump threatening to shut down the government on December 21st unless he receives funding for his border wall, foreign…More
August 15, 2018
USCIS Revises Policy for F, M, and J Nonimmigrants
USCIS has announced an important policy change as to how the agency will start counting “unlawful presence” for 3 visa…More
March 15, 2016
DHS Issues Advisory for Students with Existing 17-Month STEM OPT EADs as of May 10, 2016
Following the published announcement of the new F-1 STEM OPT 24 month final rule, the Department of Homeland Security has…More
March 15, 2016
DHS Issues Final Rule Expanding STEM OPT Extensions for 24 Months
Published in the Federal Register on March 11, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new final…More
January 26, 2016
DHS Granted Extension Until May 8, 2016 to Issue STEM OPT Extension Final Rule
On January 23, 2016, the presiding judge of the US District Court for the District of Columbia, in the case…More
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October 8, 2026
Microsoft, Adobe, and Others Suspended From Submitting PERM Applications On October 8, 2026, at a White House press conference with Vice President JD Vance, Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling announced...MoreOctober 8, 2026
DHS Proposes $70,000 Fee for OPT Work Authorization On October 8, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security proposed a new $70,000 fee for Optional Practical Training, the popular...More
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