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Major Changes to F-1 and J-1 Visa Rules Take Effect September 15, 2026

Published on: September 10, 2026

Starting September 15, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security is implementing major rule changes that will strictly govern how F-1 and J-1 visa holders are admitted, extended, and allowed to study. Core Rule Changes The traditional "Duration of Status" (D/S)...

USCIS May Now Deny Incomplete Filings Without an RFE

Published on: September 7, 2026

On August 5, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated Volume 1 of its Policy Manual and issued a newsroom alert restoring officers’ discretion to deny a benefit request without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a...

Immigration Update: Amendments to Rules for F, J, and I Classifications

Published on: July 22, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) published a Final Rule to amend the regulations for F, J, and I classifications to change the period of admission from duration of status (D/S) to a...

USCIS Rescinds 2022 Biden-Era Public Charge Regulation

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On July 16, 2026, DHS issued a final rule rescinding the 2022 Biden-era regulation regarding public charge determinations. This rule restricted which public benefits DHS could consider. USCIS officers are now able to assess all facts on a case-by-case basis—there...

Temporary Protected Status Designations Impacted by Supreme Court Decision

Published on: July 14, 2026

On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can proceed with the termination of Haitian and Syrian Temporary Protected Status designations, as Section 1254a(b)(5)(A) bars judicial review of non-constitutional claims related to...

The Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship for Children of Undocumented or Temporarily Present Immigrants

Published on: July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court ruled to strike down President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, reaffirming that the Constitution guarantees citizenship to nearly all individuals born in the United States. In a decision authored by Chief Justice John...

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Freeze on Immigration Benefits for 39 Countries

Published on: June 12, 2026

In December 2025, the Trump Administration expanding the already existing travel ban to 39 countries. This meant that individuals from the specified countries were subject to a suspension of granting of applications for immigration benefits and asylum. The immigration benefits...

Transition to Electronic Crewman’s Landing Permits (Form I-95)

Published on: June 5, 2026

Beginning July 1, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will transition to issuing electronic Crewman’s Landing Permits, Form I-95. This change reflects CBP’s broader modernization efforts and is intended to simplify inspection processes and reduce reliance on paper documentation...

USCIS Policy Memo States AOS Will Only Be Granted in Extraordinary Circumstances

Published on: May 28, 2026

On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memo 602-0199, which provides that Adjustment of Status ("AOS") will only be granted in extraordinary circumstances. Individuals seeking adjustment of status must do so through consular processing via the Department of State outside...

USCIS Policy Update on Adjustment of Status (AOS) Adjudications

Published on: May 26, 2026

US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a policy memorandum reaffirming that Adjustment of Status (AOS) under INA §245 is a matter of discretion and administrative grace, not an entitlement. The policy states that AOS adjudications remain a discretionary, case-by-case benefit and an...