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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
New H-1B Executive Order and $100,000 Proclamation: What Employers and H-1B Workers Need to Know
On September 18, 2026, President Trump issued two significant presidential actions affecting the H-1B program: a new Executive Order directing federal agencies to increase scrutiny of H-1B employers, particularly employers that have recently laid off U.S. workers, and a President
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
October 2026 Visa Bulletin: Massive Advancements for China Dates for Filing, Worldwide EB-2 and EB-3 Retrogress
We are pleased to report that the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has published the October 2026 Visa Bulletin. In this blog post, we breakdown the movement of the employment-based and family-sponsored categories in the coming month. Adjustment of Status Cha
News · Source: Visa Lawyer Blog · 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
When Dual Intent Meets the Duty to Depart: L-1 Owners Pursuing EB-1C Permanent Residence
By Cyrus D. Mehta and Manjeeta Chowdhary * The L-1 visa classification appears to pull owner-beneficiaries in two directions. INA § 214(b) permits an L-1 nonimmigrant to pursue permanent residence without forfeiting L-1 eligibility, and an L-1 manager or executive may be sponsore
News · Source: Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners · 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
HOW TO STRUCTURE A PERSUASIVE EB-1A OR EB-2 NIW RECOMMENDATION LETTER IN 2026: A COMPONENT-BY-COMPONENT GUIDE
The difference between a recommendation letter that strengthens an EB-1A or EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition and one that triggers a Request for Evidence (RFE) usually comes down to structure – not the prestige of the signature of the author. This guide explains the f
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
United States: August 2026 DOL PERM and PWD Processing Times
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its latest report on PERM and prevailing wage determination (PWD) processing times. As of August 31, 2026, DOL was conducting analyst review for PERM ...
News · Source: fragomen · Openbound updated
PERM processing times FAQ for employers
The following FAQ addresses the steps involved in the actual processing of Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) applications as reported
News · Source: BAL · Openbound updated
DOL Update: PWD and PERM Processing Times, September 2026
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued updated processing times as of August 31, 2026 for Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWD) and PERM applications. Processing times are as follows: Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) Processing Times As of August 31, 2026, the U.S. Department
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated