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Getting a US green card just got harder for anyone using public benefits: food stamps, housing help and college aid can now count
A final rule that removes the 2022 public charge regulations took effect on 18 September 2026. From that date officers may weigh any means-tested public
Week of 14 September 2026Photo: Luca Bravo
USACourt decisionNot confirmed by an official source
International students in the US get a reprieve: court pauses the rule limiting how long they can stay
On 14 September 2026 the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a nationwide preliminary injunction that postponed the effective date
Week of 14 September 2026Photo: Maarten van den Heuvel
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Internships for international students in the US just got harder: stricter test for course work placements
In notices dated 12 and 24 August 2026, the US office that oversees international students (SEVP) told universities to apply a stricter test to curricular
Week of 31 August 2026Photo: Joey Zhou
USACourt decisionNot confirmed by an official source
Birthright citizenship order can go ahead for now: US judge refuses to block it
On 28 August 2026 a United States federal judge declined to grant an injunction that would have stopped the new executive order on birthright citizenship
Week of 24 August 2026Photo: Stephen Plopper
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Lose your job on a US work visa and you may have to leave at once: US proposes ending the 60-day grace period
On 11 September 2026, the US Department of Homeland Security published a proposal to end the grace period of up to 60 days that some work-visa holders get
Week of 24 August 2026Photo: Fernando Strabuli
USAProcessing updateNot confirmed by an official source
US green card interviews abroad are on hold: State Department pauses immigrant visa interviews worldwide
The US State Department has put immigrant visa interviews on hold at its posts around the world, reported in the week of 24 August 2026. This affects
Week of 24 August 2026Photo: Omer Nezih Gerek
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