Official US immigration policy updates for H-1B, F-1, OPT, CPT, STEM OPT, PERM, I-140.https://liuzi.win/https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18631/eliminating-the-discretionary-60-day-grace-periodhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18631/eliminating-the-discretionary-60-day-grace-periodDHS proposes eliminating the 60-day grace period after employment ends for certain nonimmigrant visa holders. H-1B workers and dependents would lose status immediately upon job cessation rather than having 60 days to find new employment or depart.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTH-1BH-4Otherhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/10/C1-2026-17324/fee-for-certain-h-1b-petitionshttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/10/C1-2026-17324/fee-for-certain-h-1b-petitionsFederal Register notice regarding H-1B petition fees. (Full details refer to the August 25 entry.)Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTH-1Bhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/25/2026-17324/fee-for-certain-h-1b-petitionshttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/25/2026-17324/fee-for-certain-h-1b-petitionsDHS proposes a new $103,265 fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions (including advanced degree exemption) payable at filing. Employers would pay this additional fee on top of existing H-1B fees to help fund federal immigration administration.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTH-1Bhttps://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/dhs-proposes-additional-h-1b-feehttps://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/dhs-proposes-additional-h-1b-feeDHS proposes a $103,265 fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions including advanced degree exemption holders. Affects all H-1B applicants.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:50:23 GMTH-1Bhttps://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-publish-new-editions-of-form-i-539-and-form-i-765-older-editions-will-be-rejected-startinghttps://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-publish-new-editions-of-form-i-539-and-form-i-765-older-editions-will-be-rejected-startingUSCIS revised Forms I-539 and I-765 effective September 15, 2026 to align with new academic student procedures. Old form editions will be rejected, affecting F-1 and OPT applicants.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:08:30 GMTF-1OPTCPTSTEM OPThttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/11/2026-16313/mandatory-electronic-filing-e-filinghttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/11/2026-16313/mandatory-electronic-filing-e-filingUSCIS issued an interim final rule enabling mandatory electronic filing for certain immigration benefit requests. This modernizes the system for H-1B, F-1, OPT, and other visa petitions and applications.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTH-1BH-4F-1OPTSTEM OPTCPThttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/10/2026-16231/9-11-response-and-biometric-entry-exit-fee-for-h-1b-and-l-1-visashttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/10/2026-16231/9-11-response-and-biometric-entry-exit-fee-for-h-1b-and-l-1-visasDHS clarified that the 9-11 Biometric Entry-Exit Fee now applies to all H-1B extension of status petitions, regardless of employer change, in addition to initial petitions. H-1B extension applicants must pay this fee.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTH-1Bhttps://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2026/07/first-time-arrival-key-information-for-new-students-traveling-to-the-ushttps://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2026/07/first-time-arrival-key-information-for-new-students-traveling-to-the-usKey information for new F-1 students arriving in the US, including visa entry procedures and initial status documentation requirements.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:07:51 GMTF-1https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-reaches-fiscal-year-2027-h-1b-caphttps://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-reaches-fiscal-year-2027-h-1b-capUSCIS reached FY 2027 H-1B cap: 65,000 regular allocations and 20,000 advanced degree exemptions. No further petitions accepted for FY 2027.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:20:25 GMTH-1Bhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/17/2026-14439/establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-for-nonimmigranthttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/17/2026-14439/establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-for-nonimmigrantDHS finalized a rule changing F-1, J, and I visas from duration-of-status to fixed-time-period admission with new extension procedures. F-1 students now have a specific departure date rather than staying for the duration of their program.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTF-1https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/29/2026-13057/alien-registration-form-and-evidence-of-registrationhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/29/2026-13057/alien-registration-form-and-evidence-of-registrationDHS finalized updates to alien registration forms and procedures, designating a general registration form and adjusting accepted registration evidence. H-1B, F-1, and all other visa holders must comply with new registration requirements.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTH-1BH-4F-1OPTSTEM OPTCPTOtherhttps://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/final-rule-establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-faqhttps://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/final-rule-establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-faqDHS published FAQs on a final rule establishing fixed admission periods and extension procedures for F-1 students, replacing unlimited 'duration of status'. F-1 students must now track specific admit-until dates and request extensions to maintain valid status.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:34:35 GMTF-1https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/final-rule-establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-quickhttps://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/final-rule-establishing-a-fixed-time-period-of-admission-and-an-extension-of-stay-procedure-quickEffective July 17, 2026, F-1 students shifted from unlimited 'duration of status' to fixed time-period admissions with defined extension procedures. Students must manage specific admit-until dates rather than open-ended authorization to remain in the US.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:19:51 GMTF-1https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-efforts-lead-to-two-guilty-pleas-in-h-1b-fraud-conspiracy-casehttps://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-efforts-lead-to-two-guilty-pleas-in-h-1b-fraud-conspiracy-caseTwo individuals pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud conspiracy. Enforcement action against fraudulent H-1B schemes.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:58:16 GMTH-1Bhttps://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/fy-2027-h-1b-initial-registration-selection-process-completedhttps://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/fy-2027-h-1b-initial-registration-selection-process-completedUSCIS completed FY 2027 H-1B initial registration selection. The cap including master's degree exemption has been reached.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:28:35 GMTH-1Bhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/27/2026-06017/improving-wage-protections-for-the-temporary-and-permanent-employment-of-certain-foreign-nationalshttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/27/2026-06017/improving-wage-protections-for-the-temporary-and-permanent-employment-of-certain-foreign-nationalsDOL proposes revising prevailing wage calculations for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and employment-based green card (EB-2, EB-3) applications using updated OEWS data. This aims to align wages with U.S. worker rates and reduce employer incentives to replace rather than supplement American workers.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTH-1BOtherhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/13/2026-02965/restoring-integrity-to-the-issuance-of-non-domiciled-commercial-drivers-licenses-cdlhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/13/2026-02965/restoring-integrity-to-the-issuance-of-non-domiciled-commercial-drivers-licenses-cdlFMCSA restricted non-domiciled commercial driver licenses to holders of specific employment-based nonimmigrant visas including H-1B. Foreign nationals on student, tourist, or other visa categories can no longer obtain non-domiciled CDLs.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTH-1BOtherhttps://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/fy-2027-h-1b-cap-initial-registration-period-opens-on-march-4https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/fy-2027-h-1b-cap-initial-registration-period-opens-on-march-4FY 2027 H-1B initial registration period: March 4-19, 2026. H-1B applicants must register during this window for cap lottery.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:12:04 GMTH-1Bhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1bhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1bDHS implemented a weighted selection process for H-1B cap-subject petitions prioritizing higher-skilled and higher-paid beneficiaries effective FY 2027. This changes how employers and H-1B workers compete in the annual cap lottery.Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTH-1Bhttps://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/dhs-changes-process-for-awarding-h-1b-work-visas-to-better-protect-american-workershttps://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/dhs-changes-process-for-awarding-h-1b-work-visas-to-better-protect-american-workersDHS amended H-1B visa selection process to prioritize higher-skilled and higher-paid beneficiaries. Change aims to protect American worker wages and job opportunities.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:04:14 GMTH-1Bhttps://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2025/12/sevp-form-series-understanding-the-form-i-983https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2025/12/sevp-form-series-understanding-the-form-i-983Guidance on Form I-983 that F-1 students must complete to request Optional Practical Training (OPT) authorization following degree completion.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:18:23 GMTF-1OPThttps://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-increases-screening-vetting-of-aliens-working-in-ushttps://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-increases-screening-vetting-of-aliens-working-in-usUSCIS reduced the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for certain alien categories. Workers and OPT/STEM OPT holders using EAD must renew more frequently.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:04:55 GMTH-1BH-4OPTSTEM OPTCPT