News & Notes – Spring 2026
General Information FSIS & HR Specialist/Administrative Officer Partnership To ensure that FSIS is advising in the interest of …
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Proposed Changes to DS-2019 Extension and Initial Requests
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed rule to eliminate “Duration of Status” (D/S) for …
U.S. Department of State Pauses Immigrant Visa Issuance for 75 Countries
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced a pause on the issuance of immigrant …
USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees on March 1, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule increasing USCIS premium processing fees to reflect …
Important Update: Expansion of U.S. Travel Restrictions Effective January 1, 2026
On December 16, 2025, the White House issued a new Presidential Proclamation, “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of …
U.S. Immigration Alert: Expanded Online Presence Review for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants effective December 15
Please note this important immigration update from the U.S. Department of State (DOS) that directly impacts H-1B specialty …
UPDATE: H-1B Filing Resumes – DOL Processing Sytem Reopened
We are pleased to report that the U.S. Department of Labor’s Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system has …
UPDATE on H-1B Presidential Proclamation Fee (10/20/2025)
The purpose of this notification is to clarify the impact of this fee on the University’s H-1B petitions …
Impact of Current Federal Funding Lapse on Key Immigration Agencies
The current lapse in federal funding is impacting agencies with immigration-related functions in distinct ways. U.S. Citizenship and …
Important Update: New CBP Immigration Fees Effective September 30, 2025
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced new and increased fees for several key immigration and …