Immigration Insights

Expert insights and news on U.S. immigration law.

July 16, 2026
Immigration Updates
DHS Issues Final Rule Ending "Duration of Status" for F, J, and I Visa Holders
The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule replacing the "duration of status" framework for F, J, and I visa holders with fixed admission periods capped at four years, shifting extension approvals to federal authorities.
June 11, 2026
Immigration Updates
USCIS Lifts Adjudications Pause Following Federal Court Order
A federal court (D.R.I., June 11, 2026) vacated USCIS's freeze policies as unlawful under the APA, ending the adjudication suspension for the 39 Travel Ban Countries and the reopening of already-approved benefits based on country of birth.