F-1 duration of status rule 2026
Important Effective-Date Update DHS’s current final rule will go into effect on September 15, 2026. However, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) determined on August 4,
Advance parole travel and the 3- and 10-year unlawful presence bars
Important August 2026 Update Matter of Delcarmen-Lara, 29 I&N Dec. 830 (BIA 2026), was published by the Board of Immigration Appeals on August 13, 2026. This
EB-2 NIW for renewable energy and sustainability professionals: How to build a strong case in 2026
EB-2 National Interest Waiver cases are often prepared by professionals in the renewable energy and sustainability fields. USCIS will not approve a petition for an
DHS rescinds the 2022 public charge rule: What green card applicants need to know before September 18, 2026
Important update: On July 16, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule rescinding the public charge regulations that have governed adjustment of
DHS final rule ends “duration of status” for F-1, J-1, and I nonimmigrants: What changes on September 15, 2026
On July 17, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule that replaces “duration of status,” commonly shown as D/S on Form I-94, with
Estate planning in India for NRIs: Wills, inheritance, property, tax, and repatriation 2026 guide
For NRIs, there are additional challenges in figuring out what will happen with their belongings after their death. The main objective is to ensure that
K-1 fiancé(e) visa or CR-1/IR-1 spouse visa in 2026? Choosing the right path for your family
When two people in an international relationship decide to build their life together in the United States, one of the first and most important immigration
EB-1A or EB-2 NIW in 2026? Choosing the right self-petition green card strategy
The EB-1A extraordinary ability category and the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) remain the two leading self-petition green card options in 2026. Both let a
O-1A visas for founders: Legal standards, petition structure, and USCIS guidance
The O-1A classification is a powerful nonimmigrant option for founders who can demonstrate extraordinary ability in business, science, education, or athletics. Unlike investment-based immigration categories, the O-1A is not