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DHS Continues Work Authorization For Ukrainian, Sudanese TPS Beneficiaries; I-9 Guidance Remains Unclear
The Department of Homeland Security has not issued formal determinations for Temporary Protected Status designations for Ukraine and Sudan despite the October 19, 2026 expiration date, creating uncertainty for employers navigating Form I-9 compliance and employment authorization documentation. USCIS states that affected individuals retain TPS protections and work authorization, but has not updated operational guidance to explain how employers should document continued employment eligibility or handle
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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A New Price Tag On OPT? DHS Proposes Unprecedented Fees For F-1 Practical Training
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed imposing fees of $70,000 for initial OPT recommendations and $30,000 for second-year extensions on educational institutions, potentially reshaping how international students, universities, and employers participate in the Optional Practical Training program. While framed as a fraud prevention measure, the proposal raises critical questions about workforce access, cost allocation...
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Forms, Fines, And Functionality: What ICE’s Latest I-9 Inspection Update Means For Employers
ICE has updated its Form I-9 inspection guidance for the second time in 2026, introducing a new notice for expired work authorization and clarifying penalty calculations. The update provides critical insight into audit procedures, electronic system requirements, and the stricter enforcement framework that reclassified common Form I-9 errors from technical to substantive violations.
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Türkiye Residence Permit And Visa Options For TPS Nationals
As the Trump administration terminates Temporary Protection Status for nationals of 13 countries, over a million people face urgent decisions about where they can legally travel and reside. For six of these nationalities—Afghanistan, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Yemen—Türkiye emerges as a potential destination, offering various visa options and pathways to extended residency through property ownership, education programs, or medical treatment purposes.
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Bener Law Office
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USCIS Final Rule Ends 540-Day Automatic EAD Extension For Key Categories
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule on October 14, 2026 that permanently ends the automatic extension of up to 540 days for many Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals filed on or after October 30, 2025. Affected workers, including adjustment of status applicants and H-4 spouses, may need to stop working if their current EAD expires before USCIS approves the renewal.
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Mintz
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El Derecho Migratorio Como Herramienta De Gobernanza Y Expansión Internacional.
Los flujos migratorios ya no responden únicamente a factores coyunturales o humanitarios, sino que forman parte de decisiones estratégicas vinculadas a inversión, planificación patrimonial, expansión corporativa, gestión de riesgo regulatorio y relocalización de talento clave. En este nuevo entorno, la región se consolida como un espacio de oportunidades relevantes para empresas multinacionales, inversionistas y familias con estructuras patrimoniales complejas.
Global Immigration
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VIVANCO & VIVANCO
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Court Postpones DHS Fixed-Term Admission Rule For F, J, And I Nonimmigrants
A federal court has postponed the Department of Homeland Security's fixed-term admission rule for F, J, and I nonimmigrants, preserving the duration of status framework and blocking requirements that would have imposed four-year caps on international students and exchange visitors. The ruling addresses concerns about arbitrary rulemaking, inadequate cost analysis, and potential disruption to U.S. educational institutions and their international programs.
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Moving People Across Borders: Immigration Planning For U.S.-Malaysia Agribusiness
Malaysian agricultural businesses expanding to the United States face critical decisions about moving executives, managers, and technical specialists across borders legally and strategically. Understanding which visa category aligns with specific business activities—from initial market exploration to permanent operations—can determine whether an international expansion succeeds or faces costly compliance issues.
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Fennemore
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US Administration Causes Considerable Uncertainty For Intended Parents
The US Supreme Court's ruling on birthright citizenship has sparked a complex legal battle, with President Trump issuing two new Executive Orders targeting surrogacy arrangements and birth tourism. As litigation continues and a Federal Judge blocks enforcement, intended parents pursuing overseas surrogacy in the United States face unprecedented uncertainty about their children's citizenship status and ability to return home.
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Bates Wells
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