August 14, 2026
USCIS Releases New Forms I-539 and I-765 to Implement Fixed Admission Period Rule
USCIS has announced that it will publish revised editions of Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and Form I-765, Application for Employment
Read More »July 29, 2026
DOS Proposes Expanded Authority to Terminate J-1 Exchange Visitor Programs for Misrepresentation and Visa Revocations
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has proposed significant changes to the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) that would expand the circumstances under which J-1 exchange
Read More »July 16, 2026
DHS Finalizes Fixed-Term Stay Rule for Foreign Students, Exchange Visitors, and Media Representatives
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a significant regulatory change affecting international students and exchange visitors by ending the longstanding
Read More »November 19, 2025
Beyond Borders: Why Cultural Exchange Still Matters
Beyond the headlines about the workforce and the economy lies a visa category designed for something deeper: human connection. In this episode, Immigration Nerds host Lauren
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