On July 17, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) published a final rule that fundamentally changes how many F international students, J exchange visitors , and I representatives of foreign media nonimmigrants are admitted to the United States. Beginning September 15, 2026, individuals entering the US in these visa classifications will generally no longer be admitted for “Duration of Status” (“D/S”). Instead, they will receive admission for a fixed period of time.
Read moreUSCIS Completes Initial Registrations for Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Cap
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced on March 31, 2026, they had reached the H-1B Cap for Fiscal Year 2027 (“FY 2027”). The Service reported that it has received sufficient registrations to reach the congressionally mandated limits for the H-1B visa regular cap, as well as the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap) for FY2027and has completed the lottery selection process.
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