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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

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.

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 $

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

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

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

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.

On August 24, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions, scheduled for publication on August 25. The proposed rule would impose a $103,265 fee on all initial cap-subject H-1B petitions, including those eligible for the advanced-degree exemption.