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Federal Court Blocks DHS Policy Restricting Biometrics for Detained Immigrants

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A federal district court has temporarily blocked a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy that prevented many detained noncitizens from completing required biometric procedures for pending immigration applications. On October 7, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an order in J.Z. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, staying the

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DOS Expands Online Presence Screening to I, TN, and TD Visa Applicants

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The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is expanding its online presence screening requirements for additional nonimmigrant visa applicants, increasing the importance of social media review during the U.S. visa application process. According to the DOS announcement dated September 18, 2026, the expanded screening will include I visa applicants, TN professionals, and TD dependents, effective October

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US Suspends Microsoft, Infosys, TCS, Wipro and Cognizant From Green Card Programme Over Alleged H-1B Abuse

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The United States has suspended several major technology companies from a key employment-based green card program amid allegations of misuse of immigration and labor certification procedures. The reported action affects prominent technology and IT services companies, including Microsoft, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, and Cognizant, along with Adobe, HCL Technologies, and Capgemini. Announced on

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DHS Proposes $70,000 OPT Fee for F-1 Students: What Schools and International Students Need to Know

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a major change to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program that could significantly affect international students, universities, and U.S. employers. Under the proposed rule, an SEVP-certified educational institution would have to pay $70,000 for an F-1 student’s initial OPT recommendation. A subsequent OPT recommendation for the

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October 2026 Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin: Key Updates for Family- and Employment-Based Immigration

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The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the October 2026 Visa Bulletin, outlining significant changes in immigrant visa availability for family- and employment-based categories. For October 2026, USCIS has confirmed that applicants seeking adjustment of status must use the Dates for Filing charts for both family-sponsored and employment-based cases. The October bulletin presents a

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BIA Holds That Immigration Judges May Pretermit Asylum and With holding Without a DHS Motion

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The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) has clarified that an Immigration Judge (IJ) may pretermit an application for asylum and withholding of removal without a motion from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In Matter of G-R-B-, 30 I&N Dec. 102 (BIA 2026), decided on September 29, 2026, the BIA affirmed an Immigration Judge’s decision

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New I-864, I-864A & I-864EZ Forms: 2026 Updates

What has changed in the I-864 Forms and Deadlines for New Form Use

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New I-864, I-864A and I-864EZ Forms: What Sponsors Need to Know U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced revised editions of Forms I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member, and I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA. The revised forms carry

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DOS Visa Restrictions Target Birth Tourism Facilitators

DOS Announces Visa Restrictions Targeting Individuals Who Facilitate “Birth Tourism”

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On September 23, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new visa-restriction policy targeting individuals who knowingly engage in, have engaged in, or facilitate what the Department of State (DOS) describes as “birth tourism.” “Birth tourism” generally refers to travel to the United States for the primary purpose of giving birth so that

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AILA and the Council Submit Comments Opposing Proposed J-1 Exchange Visitor Program Rule

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The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the American Immigration Council (Council) have submitted comments opposing a proposed U.S. Department of State (DOS) rule that would change procedures governing the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. The comments respond to the Department of State’s 60-day notice of proposed information collection titled “Exchange Visitor Program – Termination of

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AILA and the Council Oppose Proposed $103,265 H-1B Fee

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The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the American Immigration Council (Council) have submitted formal comments opposing the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) proposed $103,265 fee for certain H-1B petitions. The organizations submitted their comments in response to a proposed rule published by DHS in the Federal Register on August 25, 2026. They argue that

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