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Customs and Border Protection J-1 Visas F-1 Visa

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

DHS seeks to change admission period for certain foreign nationals from “duration of status” to “fixed admission” period

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has published a proposed rule that would fundamentally change the way foreign nationals are admitted to the United...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

US Department of Homeland Security Publishes Proposed Rule to Limit F-1, J-1, and I-visa Admissions

On August 28, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) entitled “Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Department of State Temporarily Suspends Visa Interviews for Foreign Students & Exchange Visitors

On May 27, 2025, the Department of State issued a cable instructing U.S. Embassies and Consulates to pause scheduling new visa appointments for foreign nationals seeking to obtain student and exchange visitor visas (F, M, and...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

Nonimmigrant Travel to the US: Understanding Travel & Status Documents

There are typically four key documents relating to nonimmigrant (i.e., temporary) travel to and authorized stay in the United States. It is important to understand what these documents are, what purpose they serve, and how...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

New Restrictions Placed on Student Visa Program Will Impact Foreign Students and Universities

On July 6, 2020, the Trump Administration announced that due to continued public safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, it is imposing far-reaching restrictions on the F-1 and J-1 programs. These restrictions have significant...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Proposed Policy Change – F, J, And M Nonimmigrants To Accrue Unlawful Presence

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On May 11, 2018, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Memorandum for Public Comment, with the comment period set to end on June 11, 2018. ...more

Littler

Updates and Guidance on the Executive Order Suspending the Entry of Immigrants and Non-Immigrants from Seven Countries

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On January 27, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (the “Order”) entitled, Protecting the Nation from Terrorist Entry into the United States by Foreign Nationals. The Order suspends entry into the United...more

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