17 Jul
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a major change to the U.S. immigration system by replacing the longstanding “Duration of Status” (D/S) framework with a fixed period of admission for many foreign students, exchange visitors, and media representatives. The final rule, titled Establishing a Fixed Time Period of […]
Form I-9 Reminder: Use the Version Expiring May 31, 2027 When completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, employers must use the correct version of the form. As we approach August 2026, employers are reminded to use the appropriate version with the expiration date of May 31, 2027, not July 31, […]
The U.S. Department of State has published a temporary final rule creating a new Premium Expedited Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Interview Appointment Service for certain B-1/B-2 business and tourist visa applicants. The new program took effect July 1, 2026, and is currently scheduled to run through December 31, 2026, as a […]
30 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
In a landmark 6-3 decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed that children born in the United States are citizens at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment, regardless of whether their parents are unlawfully present or temporarily in the country. The Court held that such children are “subject to the jurisdiction” […]
