Immigration news & commentary

Immigration Reform Blog Entries

Government Shutdown -- impact on immigration law

Government Shutdown -- impact on immigration law

DHS Final Rule for F–1 Nonimmigrant Students With STEM Degrees and CapGap Relief

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to amend F-1 nonimmigrant student visa regulations on optional practical training (OPT) for certain students with degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) from U.S. institutions of higher education. Specifically, the propos...

Updated Guidance on P-1A Internationally Recognized Athletes

Release Date 03/26/2021 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced updated guidance for adjudicating requests for P-1A nonimmigrant classification for internationally recognized athletes.

Investigations Blog Entries

Some positive developments on the TVU situation

Some positive developments on the TVU situation

USCIS Expands Premium Processing for Applicants Seeking to Change into F, M, or J Nonimmigrant Status

Release Date 06/12/2023

USCIS Updates Policy Guidance for International Students

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance regarding the F and M student nonimmigrant classifications, including the agency’s role in adjudicating applications for employment authorization, change of status, extension of stay, and reinstatement of status for these s...

Visa Blog Entries

More TVU harassment -- students tagged and harassed in Virginia

More TVU harassment -- students tagged and harassed in Virginia

USCIS Publishes Interim Rule on T Nonimmigrant Status

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending its regulations governing the requirements and procedures for victims of human trafficking who seek T nonimmigrant status. DHS is also streamlining procedures, responding to public comments, and providing guidance on the statutory requirements fo...

Lockbox Filing Location Updates Webpage Expanded to Include Service Center Filing Location Updates

Release Date 06/06/2023 USCIS has updated the Lockbox Filing Location Updates page on the website to now include service center filing location updates as well: Lockbox and Service Center Filing Location Updates. You can now keep track of filing location changes between the lockboxes or service cent...