Worldwide: Work Visas

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

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

On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule that will impact how F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I media representatives are admitted and maintained...

What does it actually take to trade in a green card for a US passport, and why might now be the right time to start that process? Immigration attorneys break down the practical advantages of naturalization, including eliminating green card renewals, accessing easier international travel, protection from removal risks, voting rights, and an easier path to sponsoring family members.

The H-1B visa lottery for fiscal year 2027 has concluded with significantly fewer registrations than the previous year. USCIS received approximately 211,600 unique beneficiary registrations, a notable decrease...

The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a major change to F-1 student visa rules that will shift from duration of status to fixed admission periods starting September 2026. While current OPT and STEM OPT employees retain their work authorization, the new framework introduces additional filing requirements, stricter documentation standards, and more complex coordination between employers, employees, and immigration authorities. Understanding these changes now is critical for workforce planning and

With approximately $70 billion in new congressional funding fueling immigration enforcement, employers should expect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to significantly expand worksite investigations...

Effective with the 7/2026–6/2027 occupational data series, O*NET has reclassified SOC 15-1211.00/ Computer Systems Analysts from Job Zone 3 to Job Zone 4. Job Zone 4 occupations fall...

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced revised expiration dates for Employment Authorization Documents tied to Temporary Protected Status for nationals of seven countries, following Supreme Court rulings on DHS termination authority. Employers must navigate these shifting deadlines to maintain compliance with federal immigration laws while awaiting potential further modifications.