The New F-1 Rule Ending Duration Of Status: What It Means For Day 1 CPT By Chris Prescott, Partner, PSBP Law On July 17, 2026, DHS published a final rule eliminating “duration of status” (D/S) for F-1 students and replacing it with a fixed period of admission, capped at four years, effective September 15, 2026....
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Jul272026
On July 2, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), published a formal proposed rule to codify the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA). The RIA is a statute that Congress enacted in March 2022, and its core provisions, including investment thresholds and regional center reforms,...
One of the most common questions from EB-5 investors is simple: when do I actually get my green card? The answer depends on a recurring checkpoint that shapes the entire timeline: the visa bulletin, combined with a variety of different USCIS applications, each playing its own role along the way. Understanding what each of these...
Jul232026
When purchasing a commercial property with existing tenants, buyers often begin and end their due diligence with the rent roll. It shows the current rent, lease terms, and security deposits used to evaluate the property’s income. That information is important, but it does not show every obligation the buyer may assume at closing. By acquiring...
On July 20, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security published a final rule rescinding the 2022 public charge regulations. The change is significant, and it takes effect September 18, 2026. If you’re applying for a visa, admission to the U.S., or adjustment of status after that date, this rule will affect how immigration officers evaluate...
Private credit built its reputation on speed and flexibility, offering direct relationships to borrowers, fast underwriting, and terms traditional banks could not match. Now that same reputation is colliding with regulators who have decided the asset class deserves a closer look, and the managers caught unprepared are the ones who will pay the price. If you run a...
Jul172026
If you’re an international student, exchange visitor, or foreign media professional in the United States, a major change to how you’re admitted is coming this fall. On July 17, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule that eliminates “Duration of Status” (D/S) for F (academic student), J (exchange visitor), and I...
If you’re on an H-1B visa, estate planning probably isn’t on your radar. Between visa renewals, green card timelines, and building a life in a new country, “I need a will” tends to get pushed to some vague future point — usually right after buying a house, or having kids, or “when things settle down.”...