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DHS has finalized a rule rescinding the Biden-era 2022 public charge regulation, restoring broader discretion for USCIS officers to weigh public-benefits use in admissibility decisions, effective September 18, 2026.
DHS has finalized a rule replacing the decades-old "duration of status" system for F, J, and I visa holders with fixed admission periods capped at four years, adding federal oversight for extensions and shortening post-completion grace periods.
Under a court order, eligible TPS holders from seven countries stay authorized to work through July 10, 2026 even if their EAD has expired — interim relief amid ongoing litigation.
The Department of Labor's July 1, 2026 prevailing-wage refresh raised minimum salary requirements across most occupations for H-1B and PERM sponsorship, while a separate methodology rule remains pending.
A proposed DHS rule would raise the N-400 citizenship application fee by roughly 75–80% and eliminate the reduced-fee option and fee waivers, with public comments open through August 24, 2026.
The July 2026 Visa Bulletin brings a landmark 153-day advance for F1 family immigrants, broad employment-based gains, and a stark warning for Indian nationals as EB-2 India becomes unavailable and EB-1 India retrogresses.
The State Department's FIFA PASS lets 2026 World Cup ticket holders who bought directly from FIFA opt in for an earlier visa interview — but it doesn't guarantee a visa.
The State Department says EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas for Indian nationals are used up for fiscal year 2026, halting issuance in that category until limits reset on October 1.
A Massachusetts federal court ruled the $100,000 fee on certain new H-1B petitions is an unlawful tax, but the judge then stayed his own order, so the fee remains in effect while the administration appeals.
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USCIS's May 2026 memo alarmed applicants, but analysts note it largely restates existing law — adjustment of status is a statutory right, and the practical impact turns on how 'extraordinary circumstances' is applied.
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