U.S. Immigration & Mobility Articles

Form I-129: only the new edition counts since November 9

Since November 9, USCIS only accepts edition 09/09/26 of Form I-129. The old edition is rejected. Learn how to check yours and what changes.

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CDC Declaration Now Required on Flights to the US: What Changes at Boarding

Since November 3, anyone boarding an international flight to the US must sign a CDC declaration about the DRC. Who signs, the 21 days, and how long it lasts.

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Last Day to Comment on Ending the 60-Day Grace Period

Today, November 10, is the last day to comment on the DHS proposal to end the grace period of up to 60 days. Comments close before midnight Eastern Time.

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EB-5 Fees Rise on November 30: I-526 Goes to $7,615 and I-526E to $7,850

USCIS final rule raises EB-5 fees from November 30, 2026: I-526 goes to $7,615, initial I-526E to $7,850 and I-829 to $5,000. Postmark decides.

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DHS Proposes a $70,000 Fee for the First OPT and $30,000 for the Next One

DHS proposes a $70,000 fee for the first OPT and $30,000 for the next one, paid by the school before the SEVIS recommendation. Comments by November 9.

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DHS Proposes Ending the 60-Day Grace Period After a Job Ends: Comments by November 10

DHS has proposed ending the grace period of up to 60 days for E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1 and TN workers. Comments close November 10, 2026.

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End of deference in Form I-129: what the DHS proposal changes for extensions, according to the Federal Register

DHS proposes to remove deference to prior approvals on Form I-129. Learn what changes for extensions, the history and the comment deadline.

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I-140 Premium Processing: EB-1A in 15 Business Days and EB-2 NIW in 45, According to USCIS

I-140 Premium Processing: 15 business days for EB-1A and 45 for EB-2 NIW, the $2,965 fee and the October filing-location change, according to USCIS.

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Public School Enrollment in the U.S.: What Official Sources Say About Age, Address, Immunizations and Immigration Status

What public school enrollment in the U. S. checks: age, address, immunizations and health — and why immigration status is not one of them, per the sources.

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USCIS RFE: What a Request for Evidence Means, the Official Deadlines, and Why It Is Not Guaranteed

What a USCIS RFE is, the official request for evidence: deadlines of up to 84 days, the single-submission rule and how it differs from a NOID.

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November 2026 Visa Bulletin: Family Dates Advance a Full Year and EB-2 Moves Three Months

The November 2026 Visa Bulletin moved family categories up a full year and EB-2 by three months. See the official State Department dates for the month.

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Losing a Green Card: What Official Sources Say About Abandonment of Permanent Residence

What official sources say about losing a green card: abandonment of residence, the factors checked on return, reentry permit, SB-1 visa and I-407.