DHS proposes eliminating the 60-day grace period for H-1B workers who lose their jobs

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DHS proposes eliminating the 60-day grace period for H-1B workers who lose their jobs

If finalized, workers in H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, and E visa categories would have no buffer period after employment ends.

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Federal judge blocks executive order targeting birth tourism

A U.S. District Judge ruled on September 2 that the order is not currently in effect. Here is what that means.

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DV-2026 Diversity Visa lottery deadline is September 30 — no extensions possible

If you won the diversity visa lottery, your window to complete processing closes at the end of this month.

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USCIS will reject old Forms I-539 and I-765 starting September 15 — no grace period

New form editions take effect immediately. Filing the wrong version after the deadline means automatic rejection.

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DHS proposes $103,265 fee for H-1B cap-subject petitions

The proposed fee would apply to all H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption.

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September 2026 Visa Bulletin — several green card categories may close before month ends

The State Department warns that EB-1 India, EB-2, and EB-5 unreserved categories could become unavailable before September 30.