CDC Extends Ebola-Related Travel Restrictions Through November 10, 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extended its order suspending the introduction of certain travelers who have recently been present in the Democratic
Read More »DHS Finalizes End of Automatic EAD Extensions for Renewal Applicants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule eliminating automatic extensions of employment authorization for many individuals who file timely
Read More »DHS Shortens Response Period for Refugees Facing Status Termination
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an interim final rule that significantly changes the process for terminating refugee status. Under the new rule,
Read More »DHS Proposes Ending Deference for Prior USCIS Approvals in Nonimmigrant Worker Extension Cases
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule that would eliminate a longstanding U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) practice of giving
Read More »DHS Finalizes Streamlined Immigration Civil Penalty Procedures
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have finalized a rule dramatically expanding and streamlining the government’s ability to
Read More »Montenegro Aligns Visa Policy With the European Union
On July 23, 2026, the Government of Montenegro adopted the Decree Amending the Decree on the Visa Regime, aligning its visa rules with those of the European Union. Effective
Read More »USCIS Opens New Asylum Office in Charlotte, North Carolina
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the opening of a new asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina, expanding its asylum operations and providing
Read More »CBP Proposes New Advance Traveler Information Requirements for International Rail Travel
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a proposed rule that would require rail carriers to submit advance traveler information for passengers and crew
Read More »DHS Proposes $70,000 OPT Fee and $30,000 STEM OPT Fee for International Students
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has published a proposed rule that would fundamentally reshape the Optional
Read More »USCIS Releases New E-Verify+ Employer and Employee Guides
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the release of new E-Verify+ Employer and Employee Guides, providing step-by-step resources to help employers
Read More »Federal Court Blocks Agencies From Enforcing $100,000 H-1B Fee Guidance
In another major setback for the administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee initiative, a federal judge in California has blocked federal agencies from enforcing guidance and
Read More »DHS Announces FY 2027 Increases to Parole, ESTA, and EVUS Fees
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced its annual inflation adjustments to several immigration-related fees established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
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