Immigration News
Form I-539 Updated: What Immigration Applicants Need to Know
USCIS now requires a fixed deadline for temporary residents, replacing unlimited status with firm cutoff dates and a mandatory new I-539 form.
September 9, 2026
Immigration News
Breaking U.S. immigration developments: USCIS and DHS policy changes, court decisions, processing updates, and the deadlines that follow from them.
Immigration News
New I-765 Employment Authorization Form Required by Mid-September 2026
USCIS will stop accepting the old I-765 form on Sept. 15, 2026, ending the unlimited-duration status system for F-1, J-1 and I visa holders.
September 9, 2026
Immigration News
USCIS Rejects Old Employment Forms Starting September 15, 2026
USCIS will reject I-765 and I-539 forms older than September 15, 2026, starting that date—get the new editions if you file after the cutoff.
September 8, 2026
Immigration News
September 4, 2026: The Day the Green Card Lottery Died
The green card lottery wasn't canceled—just suspended, then partially restored by court order with a hard September 30 deadline for 53,900 applicants.
September 7, 2026
Immigration News
Court Rules Green Card Lottery Completely Cancelled: No Path to Restoration
A federal court ruled a green card lottery suspension likely unlawful, ordering applications processed—but the statutory Sept. 30, 2026 deadline cannot be extended.
September 7, 2026
Immigration News
What Happens to Applications When an Immigration Rule Is Enjoined
When a court enjoins an immigration policy, it orders normal processing to resume—not automatic approval. Your application still faces standard eligibility review.
September 7, 2026
Immigration News
USCIS Filing Fee Changes: What Applicants Need to Know
USCIS raised filing fees across most forms in 2026; asylum applicants now pay $100 upfront plus $102 annually with no waiver option.
September 7, 2026
Immigration News
How USCIS Policy Manual Updates Change Pending Cases
Five USCIS policy updates in 2026 tightened rules on deferred action, incomplete applications, adjustment of status, and asylum processing affecting all pending cases.
September 7, 2026