DHS to End H-1B Renewal Exemption: What Changes for Current Visa Holders
New DHS rule requires USCIS to review each H-1B renewal as a separate application. What this means for visa holders and how to protect yourself.
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New DHS rule requires USCIS to review each H-1B renewal as a separate application. What this means for visa holders and how to protect yourself.
BAMF is reviewing Syrian refugee status in Germany and revoking residence permits. Convicted criminals, well-integrated residents and benefit recipients are at risk.
DV-27 registration remains closed as of October 2026. A federal court ruling is due by October 14, and a Senate bill proposes ending the lottery entirely.
Which Express Entry selections to expect during Thanksgiving week: PNP, CEC with 2,000 ITA and category-based selections. Cutoff forecast and selection schedule.
DHS proposed a $70,000 fee for a student's first OPT recommendation and $30,000 for each later one, paid by the school, not the student. Here's the timeline and legal risk.
No: a pending I-485 or asylum application alone does not stop ICE without lawful status. What changed in enforcement and court rulings as of October 2026.