Block on Harvard Student Ban Extended

The block on the Harvard international student enrollment ban has been extended one week, with students being allowed to continue studying at the school until it goes into effect.

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USCIS Changes Form I-693 Validity

Changes in Form I-693 validity mandate applicants can no longer submit out-dated versions signed by a surgeon on or after November 1, 2023, already submitted forms will still be processed unless withdrawn.

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U.S. Immigration Policy Promoting Brain Drain

U.S. immigration policies could be promoting a brain drain, but the situation may foster growth in American-born educated professionals and be easy to bounce back from.

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Visa Overstay Scrutiny Increase

The recent increase in scrutiny towards visa overstays by immigration authorities highlights the importance of taking steps to prevent unlawful presence in the U.S.

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July 2025 Visa Bulletin

The State Department has released the July 2025 visa bulletin, which sees moderate movement throughout various employment and family-based categories.

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Government Issues Travel Ban and Limitations for 19 Countries

The government issued a travel ban on nineteen different countries, twelve of which's residents are permanently blocked from entering the country barring special circumstances.

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USCIS Archives Post-Termination Guidance

USCIS moved the post-termination guidelines for immigrant employees to its digital archives, prompting questions regarding what information is out-of-date.

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SCOTUS Revokes CHNV Removal Protections

The Supreme Court has ruled the government can ignore removal protections for migrants that entered the country under the CHNV parole program, until the a decision is made on the government's appeal.

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ILBSG Visa Success Stories

ILBSG attorneys have multiple visa success stories in the realm of employment-based immigration, from enjoying a high H-1B cap acceptance rate to securing visas for world-famous professionals.

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Chinese Student Visas Targeted for Revocation

The government plans to revoke the student visas of many Chinese students, mainly those that are deemed to be connected with the Chinese Communist Party or are in critical areas of study.

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State Department Halts New Appointments for F-1 Student Visas

The government has temporarily suspended new F-1 visa appointments as it reviews its current procedures and draws up guidelines to increase the vetting of applicants' social media, already scheduled appointments are not affected by this announcement.

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ICE Ending Immigration Court Cases to Remove Migrants

The government is requesting judges end immigration court cases to expedite the removal process, arguing many of the undocumented migrants appearing in court should've been removed in the first place.

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Ban on Enrolling F-1 Students at Harvard

The government banned Harvard from enrolling new F-1 students amid concerns of the university's inability to quell supposed anti-American sentiment and suspected pro-terrorist sympathies on its campus.

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New DOJ Policy Targets H-1B Employers

A recent expansion of the DOJ's whistleblower program targets H-1B employers and other businesses that employ immigrants in order to combat immigration fraud and companies that illegally harbor undocumented migrants.

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DHS Terminating Status of Some OPT Visa Holders

Immigration authorities have begun terminating some OPT visa holders on the basis of not reporting employment updates at the end of the allotted ninety-day grace period.

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Alert: Fake Immigration Lawyers on Social Media

There has been a rise in fake immigration lawyers on social media running scams and sapping billions from immigrants and their families. The best way to combat these scams is to stay informed and report them to the right authorities.

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Warrantless Phone Searches Not Authorized at All Airports

CBP can't conduct warrantless phone searches at all U.S. ports of entry, it highly depends on the location and an individual's own legal status.

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Federal Judge Denies Granting Nationwide Relief for F-1 Visa Students

A federal judge placed an injunction on case calling for nationwide relief for F-1 students. The judge argued that while the plaintiff's had proved the government's policy had caused them harm, they'd failed to provide enough to warrant nationwide relief.

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Sixty-Five Percent Rejection for FY2026 H-1B Visa Cap

Registrants for the FY2026 H-1B visa cap fell by sixty-five percent, illustrating the impact of recent USCIS reforms aimed a tightening the standards of acceptance.

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June 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest EB-2 and EB-3 Movement, Slight F-4 Movement

The June 2025 visa bulletin will see modest movement in EB-2 and EB-3 categories, and slight movement in F-4 India category.

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