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USCIS Has Said

As previously announced, on March 27, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year 2024 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption also known as the master’s cap.

Note:

The following information is a FAQ from the government. I have highlighted the parts that F-1 students have been asking me over the last few weeks. Rajiv.

Source: https://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/COVID19_FAQs.pdf

Also useful: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/stem-opt-hub

Updated September 26, 2023

As the potential for a shutdown on October 1, 2023, looms, historical operations during past shutdowns can provide insight. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published guidance in 2022, outlining what functions continue during a funding lapse. While the information is hardly comprehensive, it provides a glimpse into the orderly shutdown process.

Published by: The Economic Times - Date: May 25, 2024

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/migrate/is-it-a-good-idea-for-…

Synopsis

Understanding the January 2025 Executive Order's Impact on Legal Temporary and Permanent Residents

India’s Immigration Structure: Navigating Opportunities in a Growing Economy

By Julia Ballou

August 19, 2025

The Fundamental Shift: End of Duration of Status

The proposed regulation represents the most significant change to student and exchange visitor immigration in over 40 years. As stated in the preamble:

"DHS proposes to amend its regulations by changing the admission period in the F, J, and I classifications from duration of status to an admission for a fixed time period." (Page 1)

Understanding the Power of Public Comment

Fundamentally, the regulatory process provides one of the most direct ways for individuals to influence government policy. When agencies like the Department of Homeland Security propose new immigration regulations, they are required, by law, to seek public input and respond to significant and relevant comments. This is not merely a formality—agencies have been successfully challenged in court when they fail to consider and respond adequately to well-crafted public comments.

Trump Travel Ban: 19 Countries with Restrictions

Effective Date: June 9, 2025, at 12:01 AM EDT

FULL TRAVEL BAN (12 Countries)

Complete suspension of entry for both immigrants and nonimmigrants:

SCOTUS Ruling on Nationwide Injunctions: What Anxious Parents Need to Know About Birthright Citizenship

To put matters in context, today's 6-3 Supreme Court decision is NOT about whether your US-born children are citizens. Let me be clear about what actually happened.

The Court ruled on a procedural question: whether federal judges can issue nationwide injunctions that block government policies across all 50 states. They said no; such orders should be limited to protecting only the specific parties who sued.

Another Problem for Legal Immigration - NTAs (Removal/Deportation Despite Legal Stay)

July 24, 2025

Community members and our lawyer colleagues have shared their stories. It appears:



1. The NTAs are getting resolved quickly, where you are still in the grace period and/or have a B-type petition pending. Motions to terminate are working.



2. The hearing dates are also being given in a few days or weeks.



3. The percentage of NTAs is relatively small.

Can H-1B Workers Work Remotely from Outside the USA? The Legal Reality vs. Enforcement Practice

The remote work revolution has fundamentally changed how we think about employment, but for H-1B workers, the question of working from outside the USA, for example, India, creates a complex web of legal and practical considerations. This article addresses the most pressing questions we receive from H-1B workers and their employers about remote work abroad, cutting through the confusion to provide practical guidance.