Duration of Status for F, J, and I Visas: Court Blocks Repeal, What Comes Next
No: on September 14, a Massachusetts federal court blocked DHS's duration of status repeal for F, J, I visas. Here's what changes for TN, TD applicants too.
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No: on September 14, a Massachusetts federal court blocked DHS's duration of status repeal for F, J, I visas. Here's what changes for TN, TD applicants too.
There's no fixed minimum investment — the amount depends on the business plan, ownership must be at least 50%, and a US bank loan won't work in the first months.
The EB-5 program will stop processing petitions after September 30, 2026. Overview of alternatives: talent visas O-1 and EB-1A, business visas E-2 and L-1, employment-based visas EB-2 and EB-3.
High unemployment area is likely to stay current through the end of FY2027, while rural may get a cutoff date no earlier than April 2027 — more likely by summer.
What information must be in an employer letter for Express Entry. IRCC requirements for duties, NOC codes, work hours, and document format.
BC now invites at C$125,000/year salary, Ontario at C$70,000. How Express Entry's coming reform ties points to industry pay and Canadian experience.
Yes: ICE now cross-checks domestic flight passengers through TSA's Secure Flight system. Arrests reported at 15+ airports — who's at risk in 2026.
Minimum N4 Japanese, a 28-hour weekly work cap (40 in breaks), and a real budget-driven timeline from first trip to enrollment day.
Average pay is 2,080 AUD/week in Australia vs 1,730 NZD in New Zealand. We compare visas, age limits, study routes and job markets as of 2026.