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DHS Issues Final Rule Creating Fixed Period Of Admission For F, J, And I Visa Holders
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a final rule eliminating "Duration of Status" admissions for F, J, and I visa holders, replacing them with fixed expiration dates that take effect September 15, 2026. This comprehensive analysis examines how the retroactive changes will impact current visa holders, the new requirements for status extensions, stricter limitations on degree program changes, and the increased risk of accruing unlawful presence that could trigger multi-year bars to U.S. admissibili
United States Immigration
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Mintz
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Pabian Law Client Alert: Haiti & Syria TPS EAD’s Extended To July 27 And Federal Court Temporarily Preserves Certain TPS EAD Extensions Beyond July 22, 2026
Federal courts have issued critical temporary extensions affecting TPS employment authorization documents, with Haiti and Syria TPS EADs extended through July 27, 2026, while a Massachusetts district court blocks USCIS from shortening automatic EAD extensions for beneficiaries from Ukraine, Sudan, El Salvador, and Venezuela. Employers must carefully review individual employee documentation to determine work authorization status, as eligibility depends on specific filing histories and TPS designation categor
Worldwide Immigration
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Pabian Law
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Article
DHS Issues Final Rule Creating Fixed Period Of Admission For F, J, And I Visa Holders
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a final rule eliminating "Duration of Status" admissions for F, J, and I visa holders, replacing them with fixed expiration dates that take effect September 15, 2026. This comprehensive analysis examines how the retroactive changes will impact current visa holders, the new requirements for status extensions, stricter limitations on degree program changes, and the increased risk of accruing unlawful presence that could trigger multi-year bars to U.S. admissibili
United States Immigration
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Mintz
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Podcast
Immigration Insights Episode 28 | EB-5 Deadline Alert: Key Considerations Before September 30 (Podcast)
As the September 30 grandfathering deadline approaches for the EB-5 regional center program, investors face critical decisions about filing their I-526E petitions to secure protection under current program rules. What protections does this deadline actually provide, and what recent Administrative Appeals Office decisions mean for investors considering partial investment strategies? Immigration attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky examine these urgent questions while analyzing USCIS's newly release
United States Immigration
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Podcast
Immigration Insights Episode 28 | EB-5 Deadline Alert: Key Considerations Before September 30 (Podcast)
Immigration attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky examine the critical September 30 grandfathering deadline for EB-5 regional center investors, explaining what protections it offers and what risks remain even after filing. They also analyze recent favorable Administrative Appeals Office decisions on partial investment cases and discuss USCIS's newly released Notice of Proposed Rulemaking implementing the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act.
United States Immigration
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Permanent Residence Pathways For Skilled Trades Workers In Canada
Green and Spiegel LLP provides comprehensive immigration law services across Canada and the United States, offering both corporate and individual immigration solutions. The firm maintains offices in Toronto and Philadelphia, serving clients with expertise in business immigration, risk management, and workforce mobility. With dedicated teams for Canadian and U.S. immigration matters, the firm delivers strategic counsel for companies and individuals navigating complex immigration processes.
Canada Immigration
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Green and Spiegel
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DHS Issues Final Rule Creating Fixed Period Of Admission For F, J, And I Visa Holders
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a final rule eliminating "Duration of Status" admissions for F, J, and I visa holders, replacing them with fixed expiration dates that take effect September 15, 2026. This comprehensive analysis examines how the retroactive changes will impact current visa holders, the new requirements for status extensions, stricter limitations on degree program changes, and the increased risk of accruing unlawful presence that could trigger multi-year bars to U.S. admissibili
United States Immigration
M
Mintz
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