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New Regulations United States Citizenship and Immigration Services 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

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

June 2025 Immigration Updates: TN Visas, U.S. Passport Gender Identity Policy, and Resumption of Processing of F and J Visa...

Recent United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and U.S. State Department updates require businesses and individuals to adhere to new TN visa eligibility criteria—such as prohibiting self-employment,...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

What’s Changing to H-1B Cap Gap for F-1 Students?

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule (89 FR 10354) that significantly changes the H-1B Cap Gap period. This rule automatically extends the duration of status and any employment authorization...more

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USCIS Issues Changes to Off-Site Placement of STEM OPT F-1 Visa Holders

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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently made subtle changes to its eligibility definitions for companies seeking to employ STEM OPT F-1 visa holders. The subtle changes have major implications...more

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Immigration Update: Rule Changes for International Student Workers

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Many of our clients employ international students in a status known as "F-1/OPT," which is "Optional Practical Training," a program similar to an internship that allows international students to get practical work experience...more

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