SEVP warns universities and DSOs about improper Curricular Practical Training authorizations and announces increased scrutiny. The new guidance does not eliminate CPT or expressly ban so-called Day 1 CPT, but it signals a stricter interpretation of when practical training may qualify as an integral part of the curriculum. The U.S. government has increased its scrutiny …

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is publishing a final rule that will increase USCIS fees for premium processing to reflect the amount of inflation from June 2023 through June 2025. The USCIS Stabilization Act established the authority for DHS to adjust premium processing fees every two years to account for inflation. Fees will continue to …