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2 articles tagged F-1.

Student VisasSeptember 23, 2026

F-1 Students This Fall: The Duration of Status Rule Is Blocked, and CPT Is Under Scrutiny

The rule that would have replaced "duration of status" with fixed admission dates was blocked the day before it took effect, so the old system still applies. At the same time, SEVP has told schools that CPT must be a required part of the curriculum for every student. Here is what that means for you this semester.

Work VisasSeptember 23, 2026

The $100,000 H-1B Payment, a Proposed $103,265 Fee, and a New 9-11 Charge: What Applies Right Now

Three different H-1B charges are in the news at once: a $100,000 payment that was just renewed but is blocked by a court, a proposed $103,265 fee on every cap-subject petition, and a 9-11 fee that now applies to more extensions. Here is which ones are in effect, who they apply to, and what it means for workers and students.