by Frank Alvarado | Sep 14, 2026 | Immigration Updates
A federal district court in Massachusetts has postponed the effective date of the Department of Homeland Security’s final rule replacing “duration of status,” commonly called D/S, with fixed admission periods for affected F, J, and I nonimmigrants. The rule had been...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 14, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For global mobility, HR, talent acquisition, and in-house immigration teams, the time between an employee’s departure and their next immigration step can be critical. A new DHS proposal could significantly narrow that window, with implications for recruiting,...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 10, 2026 | Immigration Updates
Employers with Salvadoran employees working pursuant to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are facing an unusual compliance situation as DHS has not yet issued a formal decision regarding the future of El Salvador’s TPS designation. El Salvador’s current TPS period had...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 8, 2026 | Immigration Updates
No. In California, a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement generally cannot terminate or override a sponsor’s federal support obligation under Form I‑864. The key distinctions are: A marital agreement may waive California spousal support. I‑864 support is a separate...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 3, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. SEVP Issues New Guidance on Curricular Practical Training DHS Advances Proposal to Eliminate 60- Day Grace Period for...
