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United States: President Trump Extends $100,000 H-1B Fee, But Policy Currently Vacated by Court Order
President Trump has extended a September 2025 proclamation that imposes a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B petitions, through September 21, 2027, but that fee policy is currently blocked by court order.
News · Source: fragomen · Openbound updated
Do F-1 Students Have to Finish Their Degree? Changing Status Before Graduation
A common question from F-1 students is surprisingly straightforward: If I started a degree program in F-1 status, am I required to finish it? The short answer is generally no. Receiving F-1 status does not mean that you have made an immigration commitment to graduate from that pa
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
A Case to Watch: Universities Challenge SEVP’s New Restrictions on Curricular Practical Training
Association of American Universities v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, No. 1:26-cv-14520 (D. Mass. filed Oct. 5, 2026) A coalition of higher education organizations filed a federal lawsuit in the District of Massachusetts challenging the Student and Exchange Visitor Progra
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
U.S. suspends Microsoft, Adobe from green card labor program in foreign worker crackdown
The U.S. Labor Department announced it would suspend Microsoft and Adobe from its Permanent Labor Certification. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling said Cognizant, Infosys, Capgemini, Tata, Wipro and ...
News · Source: CNBC · Openbound updated
The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is suspending tech giant Microsoft from a program to apply for green cards for workers who come to the U.S. to live and work using H-1B visas as it accuses the ...
News · Source: NBC News · Openbound updated
Could Your Priority Date Become Current in October? What to Consider Now
Preparation considerations for employment-based applicants who may become eligible to file Form I-485 The October Visa Bulletin has not yet been released, and Visa Bulletin movement is difficult to predict. However, there are indications that some employment-based categories may
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
F-1 Change of Status: How to Avoid USCIS RFEs, I-20 Problems, and Delays
If you are applying to change your immigration status to F-1 student status from inside the United States, careful preparation can help reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence (RFE), Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID), or unnecessary delay. Applicants generally file Form I-539, Ap
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
OPT Delays in 2026: Why the 14-Month Rule Makes a Timely Decision Essential
If you are an F-1 student waiting on a post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) approval, or an employer waiting to onboard a recent graduate, you already know how stressful the wait can be. What many students and employers do not realize is that OPT is one of the few im
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
USCIS fees and immigration costs: A guide for employers and foreign nationals
Immigration fees are a standard part of the U.S. employment-based immigration process. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) charges fees
News · Source: BAL · Openbound updated
How the Trump administration's crackdown on international students could affect the economy
A new proposed $70,000 fee for international students who are seeking to work in the U.S. after graduation is the latest Trump administration policy targeting scholars from abroad.
News · Source: PBS NewsHour · Openbound updated
US: OPT fee proposal exposes divide in Indian applicants
Proposed OPT fees threaten the appeal of US study for Indian students relying on loans, but advisers report mixed responses among applicants.
News · Source: The PIE News · Openbound updated
DHS Proposes to Eliminate the 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B, L-1, O-1, E, and TN Workers
proposed rulemaking titled “Eliminating the Discretionary 60-day Grace Period.” The proposal, signed by Secretary Markwayne Mullin and carrying DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0364 (RIN 1615-AD22), would strike 8 CFR 214.1(l)(2) from the regulations. That single paragraph is what curre
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated