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DHS Proposes Major Changes to F and J Student and Exchange Visitor Rules

DHS released a proposed rule that would significantly reshape the way international students and exchange visitors are admitted to and remain in the U.S. If finalized, these changes could alter decades of established practice and impose new compliance responsibilities on schools, universities, and sponsoring organizations.

Update on New $100,000 H-1B Fee and Who Is Affected

Since September 19, 2025, presidential proclamation established a new $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa petitions, uncertainty remains as to which petitions are subject to the fee. New USCIS guidance released October 20[i] provides further clarification regarding who is impacted and when the new $100,000 fee applies. 

Extradition to the United States: Considerations for Noncitizens extradited to the United States

When an immigrant is charged with a crime, they will generally need to face their criminal proceedings and the outcome of those proceedings before interacting with the immigration system. When extradited to the United States to face criminal proceedings, the foreign national should expect to be detained and detained in the jurisdiction where the charges are being brought.  

Our Immigrant Stories – Juliana Carvajal-Yepes

When Juliana Carvajal Yepes moved from Medellín, Colombia to the United States at 18, she thought her future was in Colombian politics.

Supreme Court Allows DHS to End TPS for Venezuelans   

On October 3, the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Venezuelan noncitizens. In a brief order, the Court paused a lower court ruling that had blocked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from terminating the program.

Update: E-Verify Resumes Operations Following Government Shutdown

Following the U.S. government shutdown, E-Verify has now resumed normal service as of October 9, 2025. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued guidance on how employers should handle E-Verify case creation and related deadlines affected by the closure. 

Moving to Portugal or Spain – Options for Americans

Curious about relocating to Portugal or Spain but don’t have a job offer or family connections? This webinar offers an in-depth discussion on how Americans can make a move abroad.

New $30 I-94 Fee Now in Effect: What Travelers Need to Know 

CBP increased the fee for Form I-94 applications from $6 to $30 per traveler, as part of broader immigration fee changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1).

Noem v. Vasquez Perdomo and the Deterioration of the Fourth Amendment

When the federal government faces a shutdown, many understandably worry about how it may affect immigration case processing. This is an overview of how key immigration agencies typically operate during a shutdown.