DHS’s Proposed End to Duration of Status for F-1 Students: Key Changes, Practical Impacts, and Preparation Steps On August 28, 2025, DHS published a proposed rule that would replace the F-1 duration of status (“D/S”) framework with fixed admission periods and a USCIS extension-of-stay process. The rule has not yet […]
You may have come across the concept of “inadmissibility.” Perhaps you, or someone you hope to sponsor, were found to have made a misrepresentation in seeking an immigration benefit, were convicted of certain crimes, accrued unlawful presence, or entered the United States without inspection. Whatever the reason, the result can […]
On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, with a concerning title of “Adjustment of Status is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace, and an Extraordinary Relief that Permits Applicants to Dispense with the Ordinary Consular Visa Process.” Despite the sweeping title, the memorandum is not, and cannot, […]
U.S. immigration law is supposed to change slowly, through Congress. Trump’s Gold Card program tries to short‑circuit that process, which is exactly why it is so attractive to wealthy clients, and so dangerous for them and their lawyers. How new visa categories are normally created In the modern system, new […]
The Dilemma Facing F-1 Students Today You came to the United States on an F-1 visa to pursue your education, but now you’re staring down an uncertain future. Graduation is approaching, and while you’ve excelled academically, the pathway to permanent residency feels increasingly precarious. The H-1B lottery system, especially with […]