Things that have been reported but have no official document yet. We list the sources we checked and what we still cannot find, and update each item in place as it moves forward. When nothing is worth reporting, this page does not update.
Current status (October 28, 2026): - If you are doing PERM now, no rule has changed. The Department of Labor's draft to change the…
Current status (September 24, 2026): Executive Order 14431 was signed on September 18 and published in the Federal Register on Sep…
Current status (September 24, 2026): The new public charge rule took effect on September 18, 2026, and is being enforced as normal…
Current status (September 24, 2026): The F/J/I fixed admission period rule has not taken effect. On September 14, 2026, the U.S. D…
Current status (updated October 14, 2026): Employers do not currently have to pay this $100,000 fee under these policies. On Septe…
Current status (September 24, 2026): The proposed rule to eliminate the 60-day grace period (RIN 1615-AD22, Federal Register docum…
Current status (October 14, 2026): The final rule ending automatic extensions of work permits was published in the Federal Registe…
Current status (September 24, 2026): DHS's "H-1B reform" proposed rule (RIN 1615-AD00) was sent to the White House Office of Infor…
Starting August 29, several news outlets reported that the Trump administration plans to end work permits for H-4 spouses. If you'…
