NEWs & Updates
DHS Proposes Eliminating the 60-Day Grace Period After Employment Ends
For many foreign professionals, losing a job means more than just a career obstacle—it presents an immediate immigration problem. Under current regulations, workers in several
DHS Proposes a $103,265 H-1B Filing Fee: What Employers Should Know
Less than two months after a federal appeals court blocked a controversial $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions, the Department of Homeland Security has proposed
USCIS May Deny Cases Without an RFE: What Employers and Applicants Should Know
For many years, it has largely been taken for granted that a Request for Evidence, or RFE, can be counted on as a kind of
What Does the New F-1 Rule Mean for OPT, STEM OPT, and Long-Term Immigration Planning?
For many international students, graduation is not the end of their immigration journey. Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT often serve as bridges between
Not Selected in the FY 2027 H-1B Cap? What Options Remain?
On July 17, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it had received enough petitions to reach both the regular fiscal year 2027 H-1B
Immigration Headlines Are Not Always the Final Word: Why Employers and Applicants Should Not Panic Too Quickly
Major immigration announcements inevitably produce anxiety. A new executive order, agency memorandum, fee requirement, court ruling, or Visa Bulletin development can quickly lead employers, foreign