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What Independent Schools Should Know about New Changes to F-1 International Student Regulations
UPDATE 9/15/26: Federal Court Blocks Implementation of DHS Final Rule Eliminating Duration of Status (For Now)
A federal court has enjoined the implementation of DHS’ final rule eliminating duration of status for F-1 international students and making other program changes,
Foodways in migrant detention
If food and our customs with food are at the very core of sociality, what can the ‘foodways’ in migrant detention centres reveal about our society and the ways in which migrants are regarded within it?
Food not only satisfies
Start-Up Visa vs Traditional Business Immigration: Choosing the Right Strategy for Growth
As of September of 2026, Canada has paused its Start-Up Visa Program, making traditional business immigration the obvious choice for entrepreneurial growth. If you’re planning to bring your startup to Canada, you should know that you still have plenty of
Secret court orders deportation of Afghan woman accused of terrorism
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) on Friday ordered the removal of an Afghan woman in its first-ever use, after she had reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Nazira Haji Zada had been accused of assisting
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Increases Scrutiny of Curricular Practical Training Authorizations: What Schools and Designated School Officials (DSOs) Should Know
Photo by naïri from corelens The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is reminding schools and Designated School Officials (DSOs) of their responsibilities when authorizing Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 students. SEVP
Beltway Buzz, September 11, 2026
The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.
USCIS Releases Proposal to Eliminate Sixty-Day Grace Period. Today, U.S. Citizenship and
IRCC Ends Public Policy on Sponsoring Certain Undeclared Family Members
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s public policy that facilitated Family Class sponsorship of certain previously undeclared family members expired on September 10, 2026.
The measure was first introduced in 2019 as a temporary way to support family reunification where a
What Happens When a Consular Officer Returns an Approved Visa Petition to USCIS?
Receiving approval from USCIS can feel like the biggest hurdle in an immigrant visa case has been cleared.
A spouse may have an approved Form I-130. An employer may have an approved immigrant petition. The case moves through the
Virat Kohli UK Citizenship: What’s Actually True in 2026
Virat Kohli UK Citizenship: What’s Actually True in 2026
British Nationality & UK Settlement Visa | 4 min Read
By Falguni Y Parekh, Managing Partner, The SmartMove2UK
Published 9 September 2026 | Last updated 9 September 2026
By Falguni Y Parekh, Managing Partner, The SmartMove2UK
Published 9 September 2026 | Last updated 9 September 2026
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