9 Oct
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On October 8, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a rule that could dramatically alter the Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT landscape for international students, universities, and U.S. employers. If implemented, the proposal would require educational institutions to pay substantial fees before a Designated School Official […]
2 Oct
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On September 29, 2026, USCIS published the October 2026 Visa Bulletin that contains a notable development for EB-5 investors born in mainland China. At the same time, USCIS has announced significant increases to EB-5 filing fees, effective later this year. Significant Advancement in EB-5 Dates for Filing The October 2026 […]
29 Sep
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the monthly Visa Bulletin for October 2026. Until October 1, the September 2026 Visa Bulletin remains in effect. The Visa Bulletin contains the DOS’s Final Action Dates chart, which lists the priority dates that are current in each respective category, the categories […]
21 Sep
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced that it will expand its online presence review and social media vetting procedures to additional nonimmigrant visa categories beginning October 1, 2026 (Announcement of Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants) . Under the new policy, applicants seeking TN, TD, and I […]
