The landscape for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and humanitarian parole continues to change rapidly, creating uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals and posing significant compliance challenges for U.S. employers.
Day One CPT Under the New F-1 Rule: Workforce Planning Considerations for Employers
As discussed elsewhere on this blog, DHS has finalized a new rule governing F-1 status, scheduled to take effect on Sept. 15, 2026. The rule’s core change is to
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DHS Final Rule Ends ‘Duration of Status’ for F, J, and I Nonimmigrants: Considerations for Schools, Employers, and Foreign Nationals
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
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CBP Expands Biometric Exit Controls: What Travelers, Employers Should Know
A DHS rule expanding biometric collection is increasing the role of departure inspections in U.S. immigration enforcement.
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USCIS Tightens Signature Rules for Immigration Filings: What Employers, Applicants Should Know
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an interim final rule that changes how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services handles immigration applications with invalid signatures.
Global Entry Remains Suspended: Update for International Travelers
On Feb. 22, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it would suspend Global Entry arrival processing nationwide due to the ongoing partial federal government shutdown.
DHS announced
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Proposed DHS Rule Would Revise Asylum‑Based Work Authorization Eligibility: Employer Considerations
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed a rule that would, if finalized, restrict work authorization eligibility for asylum applicants.
The Current DHS Shutdown’s Impact on Immigration Agencies
With annual appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) having lapsed on Feb. 14, 2026, immigration stakeholders are again navigating the practical consequences of a DHS-specific shutdown. Despite the
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USCIS ‘High-Risk’ Country Policy Explained: An Analysis of PM-602-0194 Nearly 60 Days Later
On Jan. 1, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memorandum that has had wide-ranging effects on immigration benefit processing.
USCIS Finalizes Wage Weighted H-1B Cap Selection Rule, Effective Feb. 27, 2026
USCIS has finalized a major restructuring of the H-1B cap selection process.
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