Oct 21, 2025

President Trump’s September 2025 proclamation requires employers to pay a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025. Current H-1B holders, extensions, and petitions filed before that date are not affected.

Sep 15, 2025

On Sept. 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that applicants for nonimmigrant visas, such as F, J, H-1B, must schedule visa interview appointments in their country of nationality or residence

Sep 15, 2025

On Aug.28, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a rule to end duration of status (D/S) for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and their dependents.

Aug 12, 2025

The B-1 (visitor for business) / B-2 (visitor for pleasure) visa allows visitors to enter the United States as nonimmigrants for up to six months to engage in limited activities related to business or pleasure. Visitors entering in this status cannot engage in employment in the United State or enroll in an academic study program.

Jul 11, 2025

Due to recent updates from the U.S. Department of State, citizens of 29 designated countries may now only receive 3-month, single-entry U.S. visas for non-immigrant purposes, affecting their ability to travel internationally...

Jun 24, 2025

On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation instituting new entry restrictions for foreign nationals who are citizens of the countries listed...

Jun 23, 2025

Resumption of F and J Visa Appointments

May 12, 2025

Effective May 7, 2025, travelers in the U.S. must have a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to board domestic flights...

May 12, 2025

This one-page worksheet, updated May 12 2025, serves as a practical pre-departure checklist for CU Denver international students, scholars, and employees...

Apr 29, 2025

The creation of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a standard practice in international education and immigration...

Apr 10, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) with an effective date April 11, 2025 requiring non-US citizens to register and be fingerprinted, if they have never...

Apr 10, 2025

We are glad you are here! As a reminder, it is important to always carry your immigration documents with you while in the U.S...

Apr 10, 2025

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) urges international visa holders to carefully consider travel outside of the U.S. as potential...

Apr 10, 2025

Be alert to avoid scams that target international students at the University of Colorado Denver. An international...

Apr 10, 2025

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is aware that some F-1 international...

Mar 14, 2025

Lisa Helen York from Curray York & Associates has practiced U.S. immigration law for over 20 years. Her practice focuses exclusively on U.S. immigration law with an emphasis on employment and family-based immigration. Join us as she discusses Immigration Options after Graduation for Students in Spring 2025

Mar 14, 2025

Social media platforms like WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Zee Mee, and Instagram support international...

Mar 3, 2025

International students and post-doctoral scholars remain a critical part of the U.S. academic...

Mar 1, 2025

The U.S. State Department has announced an important change to eligibility for visa interview waivers...

Feb 20, 2025

AILA provides Know Your Rights handouts for several scenarios: ICE worksite raids (for employers), ICE home visits, and ICE public stops.