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The short versionA federal court in Massachusetts vacated the fee on June 8, 2026. The government asked an appeals court to let it keep collecting the fee anyway while it appealed. On July 24, 2026, t...

The Short VersionThe biggest change: DHS finalized a rule ending open ended "Duration of Status" for F-1 students. Starting September 15, 2026, students are admitted for a fixed period of up to four y...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has confirmed that it has received enough H-1B petitions to satisfy both the 65,000 slot regular cap and the 20,000 slot U.S. Master's advanced degree exem...

The $100K rule has been removed. A federal court struck down Trump's $100,000 H-1B fee on June 8, 2026 and employers can now file new petitions without paying it. But how did we get here, who was af...

If your H-4 EAD is taking months to arrive, your H-4 status got approved but not the EAD or USCIShas sent you a biometrics notice you are not alone. Here is exactly what is happening and how to protec...

One Signature Mistake Will Now Get Your Visa Application DeniedA new USCIS interim final rule, effective July 10, 2026 gives adjudicators power to permanently deny H-1B petitions, Green Cards and wo...

IntroductionAs businesses scale, financial complexity increases. From payroll and tax filings to multi-state compliance, managing finances without a structured system can lead to costly errors.Account...

IntroductionExpanding your business globally is no longer optional—it’s a strategic necessity. However, one of the biggest challenges organizations face is navigating complex immigration systems a...