Houston-based immigration attorney focusing on business and investor immigration. Opinions are my own. Not legal advice.
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.@USCIS has issued updated guidance on the H-1B Procolomation on their website (uscis.gov/working-in-the-uni…)
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Think a USCIS deadline that falls on a weekend automatically moves to Monday? Think again.
Starting October 23, 2026, USCIS is changing how it calculates certain filing deadlines—and the answer may depend on whether the deadline is measured in days, tied to an expiration date or age, or filed electronically.
For employers and foreign workers, this could make the difference between a filing being timely and missing a critical deadline. H-1B extensions, RFEs, appeals, motions, and age-out cases can all be affected. Join Managing Partner Emily Neumann and see what the new USCIS policy means and the deadline traps you need to know.
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#USCIS #FilingDeadline #Employers #Immigration
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ICE's $100k OPT fee rule explicitly allows schools to pass on the costs to AMERICAN STUDENTS.
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DHS is well aware that this rule is going to be struck down in court, so they don't even bother to do a defensible regulatory analysis.
For example, their estimate of costs that this rule will impose on the public over 10 years is a range between $241 million to $29 billion.
This morning, DHS released a new proposal for large new fees on Optional Practical Training (OPT), to be paid by schools:
$70,000 for one year of OPT, plus another $30,000 for the STEM extension.
DHS assumes that for STEM grads, there will be ZERO change in participation.
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As it happens, we conducted a survey of students and 82% fewer STEM grads say they would stay under a policy like this.
Someone should have told them DHS says don't worry about it.
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Just in time for election season!
The proposed fee looks like it would be paid for by the schools per student seeking OPT…
Comments due 11/9 be sure to provide comments relevant to the rule proposal and the impact it would have!
The Trump administration wants to add fees of up to $100,000 for participation in Optional Practical Training, a critical program for recent international college graduates pursuing careers in the US.
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-…
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I-485 Denial litigation can be very tricky because of jurisdictional bars. But sometimes, it is a necessary step try to fight and to get an adult in the room to look at an absurd denial. Happy to have one work for a spouse of a US Citizen where USCIS denied on a ground that was factually and legally impossible to be true. Glad to have their case back on the right path and the denial overturned! Good result working as a team with @immigrationgirl and @BaniasLaw
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Healthcare groups told DHS its proposed $103k H-1B fee would cut off an essential recruitment tool for rural and safety-net providers.
Public comments on the latest H-1B fee offer a glimpse of the likely grounds for litigation when it's finalized.
news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-…
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Reminder, Congress has set mandatory timelines for naturalization cases, and if USCIS blows it, you can seek judicial review. DHS celebrating 75% decrease is good evidence
Net negative migration for the first time in HALF a CENTURY.
Americans are amassing victories NEVER seen before thanks to President Trump.
We will continue to grow our efforts to fulfill the mandate given to this administration.
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This week, our newsletter looks into: Immigration Update: New USCIS Fees, Green Card Filing Windows, OPT Delays, a USCIS Notice Glitch & More In Your RNB Law Group Newsletter. Don't miss out on this week's insightful topics.
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🚨 Your OPT could be disappearing while you wait.
For F-1 students, a delayed OPT approval isn’t just frustrating—it can permanently shorten the amount of time you’re authorized to work. Under the 14-month rule, every month spent waiting can mean a month of OPT you can’t get back.
With USCIS processing delays stretching longer, filing on time may no longer be enough. Join Steven Brown for todays article and see what F-1 students and employers need to know about the 14-month rule, premium processing, and when it may be time to take further action.
Learn More: buff.ly/FxOHcUI
#OPT #F1Student #USCIS #Immigration
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Companies should not put any immigration limitations on job postings, as is alleged here.
Also, I have tried to find the company being sued in the USCIS H-1B Employer Hub and H1BGrader and have not found them. Wondering what the deal is with them.
The EEOC alleges an IT staffing firm discriminated against an American job applicant in favor of H-1B workers. news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-…
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Atlanta here they come!
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS WE ARE HEADED TO IOWA CITY!
After a dramatic win last night, we couldn't miss @HawkeyeFootball's showdown with Ohio State on Saturday 👏
See you there📍
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Live look at Stephen Miller hearing the news of a second court blocking the unlawful 100,000 fee.
A second district court judge has blocked enforcement of the $100,000 Trump H-1B fee proclamation. news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-…
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Don't forget to register for our FREE upcoming webinar! In addition to Krystal and Adena presenting over Employment-Based Adjustment of Status, Partner Ryan Wilck will be collaborating in for this webinar!
Register Here: rnlawgroup.zoom.us/meeting/r…
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“Can we listen to songs not from the 1900s” - my children dogging music choices when they don’t get to control Spotify in the drop off line
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This may help explain the lack of progress in the EB priority dates in the October visa bulletin.
According to yesterday's USCIS data for August, they already have 270,000 pending EB adjustmnets of status. This is more than enough to fill the required pipeline for the 140,000 minimum visas to be issued in FY2027.
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For first time since 1989, the Diversity Visa program is omitted from October Visa Bulletin. Context:
courthousenews.com/green-car…
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