Initial Guidance: New DHS Duration of Status Rule
Holly Nigorizawa
On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule that replaces the longstanding “Duration of Status” (D/S) framework with a fixed period admission for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors.Pending D/S Rule Update
USCIS Adjustment of Status Memo - May 22, 2026
Holly Nigorizawa
H-1B Premium Processing Fee Increase (Effective Feb 1, 2026)
DHS has issued a final rule increasing the H-1B premium processing fee from $2,805 to $2,965, effective for H-1B petitions submitted to USCIS on or after March 1, 2026.This adjustment reflects inflation, the DHS filing and anti-fraud fees will remain unchanged.Presidential Proclamation: Expanded Travel Ban (December 17, 2025)
On December 16, 2025, the U.S. President issued a new and expanded Travel Proclamation - Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals To Protect The Security Of The United States - that limits entry to the United States for nationals of certain countries.Travel and Immigration Document Reminders
Matt Loehrer
On October 24, 2025 the ISSO emailed all active UCSF-sponsored visa holders the following reminders:International TravelThe ISSO still advises caution with non-essential international travel. Our travel webpages have been updated to provide detailed guidance: