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FAQ Revocation of Student Visas and Termination of Status

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In recent weeks the Department of State (DOS) has taken steps to revoke visas and terminate the status of international students who have criminal infractions and/or who have engaged in activism. In light of this intense...more

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What Student Visa Holders and Employers Need to Know About Recent Student Visa Rescissions and Increased Scrutiny

The Department of State (DOS) has recently increased scrutiny of existing student visa holders and those requesting new student visas at U.S. consulates abroad. Some F-1 visas and SEVIS records have been rescinded or...more

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What’s Changing to H-1B Cap Gap for F-1 Students?

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule (89 FR 10354) that significantly changes the H-1B Cap Gap period. This rule automatically extends the duration of status and any employment authorization...more

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New Key Updates to the H-1B Visa Program: What Employers Need to Know

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule with key updates to the H-1B specialty occupation nonimmigrant visa program. The final rule is aimed at modernizing the H-1B program by improving efficiency...more

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What Lebanese Nationals Currently in U.S. Should Know About TPS Designation, DED Option

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months due to the conditions in that country caused by the conflict across the Israeli-Lebanese border. The Oct. 17,...more

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TPS Extension and Redesignation for Afghanistan and Venezuela

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan and Venezuela. TPS for Afghanistan will be extended and redesignated for 18 months,...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 6, 2022

Welcome to our 6th edition of The Academic Advisor - our e-newsletter focused on education law insights. In this issue, we look at a variety of topics, including a recent federal court challenge to employment options for F-1...more

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Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Extended Into 2024

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals from September 10, 2022, through March 10, 2024, due to the country’s continuing severe political and economic...more

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Optional Practical Training Program For F-1 Students (OPT) Is Not Illegal, Judge Rules

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The Optional Practical Training Program for F-1 students (OPT) is not illegal, a federal judge has ruled in a case brought by Washington Alliance of Technology Workers (Washtech), a union representing workers in science,...more

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DHS Releases Ambitious 2018 Regulatory Agenda

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its fall 2018 regulatory agenda, laying out its rulemaking goals through 2019. The published timeline is aspirational and does not represent a strict schedule....more

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