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Oct 8, 2026
OPT Fee Proposal

On October 8, 2026, DHS issued a proposed regulation that would require U.S. universities to pay a $70,000 fee to recommend an F-1 student for an initial period of Optional Practical Training (OPT) and a $30,000 fee for each subsequent OPT recommendation.

Oct 5, 2026
University of Michigan Comment on Exchange Visitor Program Proposed Rule
On July 30, 2026, the Department of State Exchange Visitor Program published a proposed rule titled Termination of Program Participation, Extension of Program and Reinstatement to Valid Program Status.
Oct 1, 2026
$100,000 H-1B Executive Order Extended; Fee Remains Blocked

UPDATE 10/1/2026

On September 30, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California invalidated the $100,000 fee imposed under the 2025 Executive Order and its 2026 extension. The fee remains blocked as a result of this ruling and the July 23, 2026, decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals.
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9/21/2026

Sep 28, 2026
Using U-M Football to Help International Students Feel at Home in Ann Arbor
The September 28th edition of the University Record included an article describing the International Center's American Football 101 program.
Sep 28, 2026
Department of State Expands Online Presence Review to TN/TD Visa Applicants

On September 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that, effective October 1, 2026, it will “broaden its online presence review” to include TN and TD visa applicants.

Sep 24, 2026
University of Michigan Comment on Proposed H-1B Fee

On August 25, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule, Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions, that would impose an additional $

Sep 23, 2026
State Department Resumes Immigrant Visa Interviews and Processing

9/23/2026

  • On 9/10/26, the Department of State issued an official "cable" instructing U.S. embassies and consulates to immediately resume the processing and issuance of immigrant visas.

8/26/2026

Sep 15, 2026
District Court Postpones Implementation of DHS Final Rule Eliminating Duration of Status for F and J Nonimmigrants

On September 14, 2026, a federal district court in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction postponing the effective date of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule that would replace the admission of F

Sep 11, 2026
DHS Proposes Eliminating the Discretionary 60-Day Grace Period for Individuals in H-1B, H-1B1, TN and E-3 Status. F- and J-status Grace Periods Not Affected.

On September 11, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled "Eliminating the Discretionary 60-Day Grace Period." The proposed rule would eliminate the discretionary grace period of up to 60 days that individuals in  E–1, E–2, E–3, H–1B, H–1B1, L–1, O–1, or TN status may receive if and when their employment ends before their approved period of stat

Aug 28, 2026
Updated Guidance for Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

On August 12, 2026, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) issued a broadcast message to Designated School Officials (DSOs) reminding them of their liability regarding Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorizations. SEVP then issued an additional broadcast message on August 24, 2026, with additional guidance regarding CPT authorizations.