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U.S. Immigration Systems, Data, Status, and Concepts

Visas, Travel, Entry

NAFSA Asks USCIS to Approve STEM OPT Transition Applications

NAFSA letter to USCIS asking the agency to favorably consider STEM OPT applications filed after May 9 that were accompanied by a 17-month STEM OPT recommendation, and denied on that sole basis.

DOS Guidance Directive 2016-03 - Exchange Visitors and prudential visa revocations

This DOS Guidance Directive confirms that a visa that was prudentially revoked because of a DUI arrest or conviction does not necessarily invalidate a J-1 nonimmigrant's immigration status, as long as he or she remains in the United States. However, the Directive goes on to state that sponsors

EVUS enrollment for Chinese holders of 10-year B visas

Beginning November 29, 2016, travelers with a 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 visa in a Peoples Republic of China (PRC) passport will be required to enroll in the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) in order to be admitted to the United States in B-1 or B-2 status.

Practical Immigration Concepts in a Time of Change

A structural approach can help in the process of considering change. Here is a suggested structure to think about.

The PATH Act and Changes to ITIN Processing

Changes and possible changes resulting from the PATH Act of 2015.

Matter of Dhanasar Revises National Interest Labor Certification Waiver Standard, Vacates NYSDOT

Precedent Matter of Dhanasar decision adopts a new three-prong national interest labor certification waiver standard, and vacates the prior Matter of NYSDOT standard.

AC21 Rule Effective January 17, 2017

A final rule published in the Federal Register at 81 FR 82398 (November 18, 2016) and effective January 17, 2017, largely conforms DHS regulations to longstanding DHS policies and practices related to ACWIA and AC21. The rule also adds, changes, or removes other provisions not necessarily connected

2017 Trump Administration Regulatory Freeze Memo to Agency Heads

On January 20, 2017, President Trump's Chief of Staff Reince Priebus sent a memorandum to the heads of all executive departments and agencies directing them to "freeze" all pending regulatory actions and agency policy documents.

90-Day Travel Ban on Six Countries Under Executive Order 13780 Section 2(c)

The partially reinstated 90-day travel ban will be instituted on Thursday, June 29, at 8:00 PM, EDT. A Department of State cable provides detailed instructions to consular officers on the implementation. This follows a June 26, 2017 U.S. Supreme Court decision that partially granted the government's

Frequently Asked Questions on Changes to Immigration Benefits

General Frequently Asked Questions about resources that can assist you in understanding and responding to recent and future changes to immigration benefits.