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
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The Law Offices of Jacqueline Lentini, LLC Blog focuses on U.S. immigration law, providing information relevant to both individuals and corporations. Topics include business immigration services such as employer and family sponsorship, naturalization, temporary worker visas (H-1B, E-1, E-2, L-1, O-1, P-1), student visas (F-1, J-1), permanent residency processes including labor certification and adjustment of status, compliance issues like E-verify and I-9 audits, and family-based petitions including fiancé visas and same-sex marriage. The blog also covers recent policy changes and enforcement initiatives affecting immigration and employment authorization.
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AILA Flyer: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests for Immigration Cases
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests can be filed for immigration cases. However, it must be filed with the correct government agency to obtain the correct information an applicant is seeking. Review the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) flyer below…
Visa Bonds for Certain B-1/B-2 Travelers: What Applicants Should Know
Photo by mingche lee from Pexels The U.S. Department of State has expanded its visa bond program for certain B-1/B-2 visitor visa applicants. Depending on an applicant’s country of nationality and individual circumstances, some travelers may now be required to post a…
Department of Homeland Security Final Rule Ends Duration of Status (D/S): What F-1, J-1, and I Visa Holders Need to Know
Photo by Prostock-Studio from Getty Images For decades, many international students, exchange visitors, and foreign media representatives admitted to the United States were granted Duration of Status (D/S) on their Form I-94. Under this system, individuals could generally remain in…
Department of State Expands Social Media Screening to Additional Visa Categories
Photo by EVG Kowalievska from Pexels The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently expanded its online presence review requirements to several additional nonimmigrant visa categories, increasing the number of applicants whose social media activity may be reviewed during the visa…
Mass Cancellations of H-1B Visa Appointments in India: What Applicants Should Know
Photo by rchphoto from Getty Images Beginning in December 2025, U.S. consulates in India reportedly began mass cancellations and rescheduling of H-1B visa appointments, creating significant delays and uncertainty for many visa applicants and employers. Many appointments were pushed to…
AILA Flyer: New USCIS Policy on Green Card Applications Filed Within the United States (Adjustment of Status)
USCIS issued a memo on May 22nd, 2026, concerning large changes in the standard AOS process. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) released this flyer issuing guidance on understanding the memo and how to strategize for future AOS petitions: Click…
USPS Updates Postmark Rules: What It Means for Immigration Filings
Photo by annastills In December 2025, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) issued a final rule changing how postmarks are applied and understood. While mail filing procedures themselves have not changed, the update changes the understanding of what a postmark is…
Diversity Visa (DV) Issuance Pause: What Applicants Should Know Now
Photo by adrian825 from Getty Images In December 2025, the U.S. Department of State implemented a pause on issuing diversity immigrant visas (DV) while it conducts a review of the program’s screening and vetting procedures. As of now, this policy remains an…
FY 2027 H-1B Cap Season: What Employers Should Know Now
Photo by jaydeep_ from Pixabay The FY 2027 H-1B cap registration period opened on March 4, 2026, and closed on March 19, 2026. USCIS conducted its initial round of selections and many employers are now in the next phase of…