State Department Resumes Diversity Visa Issuance Following Court Order
The US Department of State (DOS) has resumed Diversity Visa (DV) issuance after a federal court order ended the pause that had been in effect since December 2025. Read more.
USCIS Advances Proposal to Eliminate Discretionary 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B Workers
The Discretionary 60-Day Grace Period proposed rule has now cleared review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), marking a key milestone in the rulemaking process and moving the measure one step closer to publication and public comment. The next step is publication in the Federal Register for public comment before any changes can take effect. Read more.
Federal Court Blocks State Department’s 75-Country Immigrant Visa Suspension
Following the court’s order, the US Department of State (DOS) confirmed that the January 2026 pause on immigrant visa issuance for nationals of the affected countries is no longer in effect and immigrant visa processing may resume. Read more.
USCIS Reinstates Neighborhood Investigations for Naturalization Applicants Under INA 335(a)
Effective Aug. 25, 2026, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its Policy Manual to formalize the use of neighborhood investigations as part of the naturalization process. The guidance builds on a policy memorandum issued in August 2025 that reinstated neighborhood investigations after decades of general waiver. Read more.
Federal Court Orders DOL to Replace H-2A Wage Methodology
A federal court has ruled that the Department of Labor’s (DOL) H-2A wage rule unlawfully reduced wages for agricultural workers and ordered the agency to develop a new wage-setting methodology. Read more.
What DHS’s New Fixed Stay Period Rule Means for F, J and I Visa Holders
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule replacing the long-standing Duration of Status (D/S) framework with fixed admission periods for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I visa holders. This FAQ provides employers, global mobility teams, and foreign nationals with practical guidance on effective dates, transition rules, Extension of Stay (EOS) requirements, work authorization considerations, and compliance planning. Read more.
