US Proposed
DHS Proposes $70,000 Fee for F-1 Students' OPT, Paid by Schools
A DHS proposed rule would make schools pay $70,000 for a student's first OPT and $30,000 for each later OPT, including STEM OPT. Comments close November 9, 2026.
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US In effect
October 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 and EB-3 Retrogress, USCIS Uses Filing Dates
The FY2027 opening Visa Bulletin moves worldwide EB-2 back to January 1, 2025 and EB-3 to May 15, 2024. USCIS accepts I-485s under Dates for Filing.
US Blocked in court
Second Court Blocks $100,000 H-1B Payment, Including 2026 Extension
A federal court in California vacated the $100,000 H-1B payment policies on September 30, 2026, including the extension to September 2027. The fee is not collected.
US Announced
H.R. 1 Immigration Fees Rise for Inflation From October 16, 2026
DHS raises H.R. 1 fees for FY2027: asylum fee $105, parole fee $1,050, initial EAD fee $570, TPS fee $520 and ESTA $40.62, all from October 16, 2026.
US Announced
USCIS Final Rule Raises EB-5 Investor Fees From November 30, 2026
A final rule sets new EB-5 fees from November 30, 2026: I-526E $7,850, I-526 $7,615, I-829 $5,000, and a $1,100 Integrity Fund fee per regional center investor.
US In effect
New Public Charge Rule Takes Effect September 18, 2026
DHS rescinded the 2022 public charge rule. From September 18, 2026, officers weigh all facts with broader discretion, and any means-tested benefit use may count.
US Proposed
DHS Proposes Ending 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN and E Workers
A DHS proposed rule would remove the up-to-60-day grace period after a job ends for H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E and H-1B1 workers. Comments close November 10, 2026.
US Proposed
DHS Proposes $103,265 Fee on H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
A DHS proposed rule would add a $103,265 fee to every H-1B cap-subject petition, including master's cap cases. Cap-exempt employers would not pay it.
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