The State Department issued guidance on May 27th to all consular posts requiring an immediate pause on the scheduling of new nonimmigrant visa appointments for foreign nationals applying for F, J and M student visas. The stated purpose for the pause is to allow time for the State Department to prepare and circulate more detailed […]
USCIS Reports Major Drop in H-1B Lottery Filings USCIS has published its latest data on the H-1B cap registration process—and the numbers are striking. Just 344,000 H-1B registrations were submitted for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. That’s a drop of nearly 126,000 from last year. Even more dramatic: the number of individuals with […]
The Issue: Mass SEVIS Terminations Threaten F-1 Students Legal Status In recent weeks, thousands of international students were notified that their records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) had been terminated—jeopardizing their legal ability to stay and work in the United States. SEVIS, established after 9/11, is a system used to monitor […]
Overview The long-anticipated implementation of the REAL ID Act will take effect nationwide on May 7, 2025. Under this federal law, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state-issued ID, or a valid U.S. passport, to board domestic flights or enter secure federal facilities. To obtain a REAL ID, applicants must provide documentation […]
