October 2026
On October 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a proposed rule (full text) that, if finalized, would create new fees for each application for F-1 Optional […]
On October 5, 2026, the Association of American Universities (AAU), Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities […]
September 2026
On September 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced that starting October 1, 2026, TN, TD (Canadian and Mexican citizen USMCA professionals and their dependents), and I (foreign media representatives) visa applicants will be subject to a review of their online presence as part of their visa application process.
On September 18, 2026, President Trump issued a proclamation purporting to extend the $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions through 9/21/2027. Under the original September 2025 proclamation, the $100,000 fee policy had […]
On September 14, 2026, the U.S. Federal District Court of Massachusetts issued a nationwide temporary injunction in the litigation against the USDHS Final Rule eliminating Duration of Status (D/S), postponing […]
August 2026
August 31, 2026 Dear international students,On August 24, 2026, the USDHS Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) issued a Broadcast Message (2608-02) providing new guidance on F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) As […]
On August 18, 2026, the US Department of State announced that it is testing an expedited interview appointment program for tourist (B status) visas as select U.S. Embassies/Consulates. The pilot […]
On August 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) published an interim final rule that allows U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to mandate the electronic filing for […]
On August 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of State published a Final Rule, effective immediately, making permanent the tourist visa bond program (B-1/B-2 for business or tourism) and increasing the […]
July 2026
The following email was sent to all MIT international students and scholars on July 24, 2026. July 24, 2026 Dear International Students and Scholars, In follow-up to our note last […]
