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🚨 Oct. 1 Is Here! How Do You Know Your H-1B Is Active?🔍 If You Have Change of Status (COS)If you’re currently in the U.S...
10/01/2026

🚨 Oct. 1 Is Here! How Do You Know Your H-1B Is Active?

🔍 If You Have Change of Status (COS)

If you’re currently in the U.S., previously held F-1 status, and received an I-797A with a new I-94 showing an October 1 H-1B start date, your approved COS generally takes effect on that date.

Want to double-check? Contact your DSO and ask them to check your SEVIS record.

If your H-1B COS has taken effect, your F-1 record may show:

SEVIS Status: TERMINATED
Reason: Change of Status Approved

💡 Your I-797A and new I-94 are the main documents confirming your H-1B status. SEVIS is simply an additional way to double-check the change.

🔍 What If You Have Consular Processing?

Your H-1B does not automatically activate on October 1 while you remain in the U.S. Generally, you need to complete the applicable consular process and enter the U.S. in H-1B status.

After entry, check your Most Recent I-94 and confirm:
✔️ Class of Admission: H-1B
✔️ Admit Until Date
✔️ Your personal information is correct

⚠️ H-1B Is Active, What Else Should You Check?

💰 Check Your Taxes

If you previously qualified for the F-1 nonresident F**A exemption, that exemption no longer applies once your H-1B status takes effect.

If your take-home pay is lower, check whether your pay stub now includes:
✔️ Social Security Tax
✔️ Medicare Tax

💰 Check Your H-1B Salary
Your employer must pay at least the Required Wage, generally the higher of:
✔️ Prevailing Wage
✔️ Actual Wage

After your H-1B starts, check your pay stub and make sure your compensation matches your approved H-1B employment terms.

⚠️ Changes to your salary, work location, hours, or other employment conditions may require additional immigration filings. Check with your employer or immigration attorney before making changes.

🎉 Hope everyone transitioning from F-1 to H-1B has a smooth Oct. 1!

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09/29/2026

▶️How Often Do You Need to Renew Your CPT?

When choosing a Day-1 CPT university, don’t forget to check the CPT renewal frequency. CPT authorization is not always issued for your entire program at once. Depending on the university, you may need to renew your CPT every semester or once a year.

1️⃣ Annual CPT Renewal
Annual renewal can be more convenient if you plan to stay with the same employer long-term.
2️⃣ Semester-Based CPT Renewal
Renewing CPT every semester means more paperwork, but it can also create more detailed documentation showing how your CPT remains connected to your academic program over time.

⚠️ Don’t Miss Your CPT Renewal Deadline
If you plan to continue working, make sure your next CPT authorization is approved before your current CPT period expires to avoid a gap in work authorization.

And remember: if you change employers, positions, or other employment details, contact your school and confirm whether you need to submit a new CPT request or update your existing authorization.

💡 CPT renewal requirements can vary by school and may change. Always confirm the latest requirements with your DSO before your current CPT expires.

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09/24/2026

🚨 H-1B Starts Oct. 1? Don’t Forget These Steps!

If your H-1B was approved through Change of Status (COS), your status will automatically change from F-1 to H-1B when your approved H-1B period begins.

If you’re currently on OPT, STEM OPT, or Day-1 CPT, here’s what you should check before the transition.

💡 First: Check Your H-1B Effective Date

Don’t automatically assume your H-1B starts on October 1. Check the start date listed on your I-797A Approval Notice and plan your transition based on that date.

Also, contact your HR team in advance to confirm whether your Form I-9 needs to be updated or reverified based on your new H-1B work authorization.

📌 Quick Checklist Before Your H-1B Starts

OPT → H-1B
☑️ Check I-797A start date
☑️ Confirm I-9/HR update
☑️ Save your F-1 and OPT records

STEM OPT → H-1B
☑️ Everything above
☑️ Complete I-983 Final Evaluation
☑️ Submit it to your DSO

Day-1 CPT → H-1B
☑️ Notify your DSO
☑️ Confirm SEVIS/CPT transition
☑️ Decide whether to continue your degree
☑️ Confirm part-time/online/on-site options
☑️ Complete formal withdrawal if you stop studying

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Cheapest Day-1 CPT MBA Under $12K/Year?!Looking for an affordable Day-1 CPT MBA? Here are some options across the U.S., ...
09/22/2026

Cheapest Day-1 CPT MBA Under $12K/Year?!

Looking for an affordable Day-1 CPT MBA? Here are some options across the U.S., with annual tuition starting at just $8,625.

🥇 Trine University $8,625
🥈 Humphreys University $10,500
🥉 Monroe University $10,548+
New England College $11,295
Horizon University $11,686
Indiana Wesleyan University $11,880
Avila University Arizona $12,150

*Estimated annual tuition may vary based on program length and your pace of study. Figures above are approximate.

📅 Upcoming Intakes
Oct. 1, 2026 - Horizon University
Oct. 5, 2026 - Humphreys University
Oct. 19, 2026 - Indiana Wesleyan University
Oct. 26, 2026 - Avila University Arizona
Nov. 9, 2026 - New England College
Dec. 7, 2026 - Trine University
Jan. 4, 2027 - New England College, Indiana Wesleyan University
Jan. 8, 2027 - Monroe University

⚠️ If your current status or work authorization is expiring soon and you need an urgent SEVIS transfer, consider schools with October intakes first. Make sure to leave enough time for admission, your I-20, SEVIS transfer, and CPT processing.

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Want More Time in the U.S.? Your Day-1 CPT Master’s Could Last Up to 3 Years!For now, the current Duration of Status (D/...
09/17/2026

Want More Time in the U.S.? Your Day-1 CPT Master’s Could Last Up to 3 Years!

For now, the current Duration of Status (D/S) framework remains in place, which means the new restrictions involving fixed admission periods and certain same-level degree and school transfer rules are not taking effect as scheduled!

If you were worried that the new rule would limit your ability to pursue another master’s degree or were considering a doctoral program mainly to extend your timeline, you now have more room to explore your options.

If a doctoral program doesn’t fit your academic or career goals, you may want to consider a master’s program with a more flexible timeline instead.

Depending on the school, these options may allow you to extend your master’s program to 2.5 or even 3 years, giving you more time for future H-1B lottery opportunities and immigration planning.

⏳ How Can a Master’s Program Be Extended?
1️⃣ Take an Annual Vacation
2️⃣ Adjust Your Course Load
3️⃣ Add a Concentration
4️⃣ Choose a Dual Degree

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🚨 DHS D/S Rule Blocked: More Time to Start Day-1 CPT!The DHS D/S Final Rule has been blocked on September 14. For now, y...
09/15/2026

🚨 DHS D/S Rule Blocked: More Time to Start Day-1 CPT!

The DHS D/S Final Rule has been blocked on September 14. For now, you can continue under the current Duration of Status (D/S) framework, with no EOS filing required!

If you’re considering Day-1 CPT, this also gives you more time to explore your options. Several universities still have upcoming October and November 2026 intakes across the East Coast, West Coast, and Midwest. For many schools, these are among the last intake opportunities of 2026, with the next available start date not until January 2027.

👉 Swipe to compare upcoming intake dates and locations.

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09/14/2026

BREAKING: D/S Final Rule Blocked Before Sept. 15 Effective Date

On September 14, 2026, U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV postponed the effective date of the DHS D/S Final Rule and preliminarily blocked DHS from implementing the rule.

This means the new fixed-period admission framework will NOT take effect on September 15 as scheduled.

💡 Pro Tip: This Is NOT a TRO. The court issued a preliminary injunction and separately postponed the rule’s effective date under the Administrative Procedure Act.

That means this is not just a short-term TRO with an automatic expiration after a few days. The rule will remain blocked pending further order from the court or resolution of the case on the merits.

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🚨New DHS Proposal: 60-Day Grace Period Could Be EliminatedOn September 11, DHS officially published a proposal to elimin...
09/14/2026

🚨New DHS Proposal: 60-Day Grace Period Could Be Eliminated

On September 11, DHS officially published a proposal to eliminate the up-to-60-day grace period currently available to H-1B and certain other employment-based nonimmigrant workers after their employment ends.

📌 What Would Change?

⚠️ This is NOT a final rule yet. The proposal is currently in the Public Comment stage, which means the current 60-day grace period remains in place for now.

If the proposal is finalized as currently written, workers in several nonimmigrant classifications, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-1/E-2/E-3, and TN, would no longer have the current up-to-60-day grace period after their employment ends.

For H-1B workers, this could significantly reduce the time available after a layoff to find a new employer, prepare an H-1B transfer, or make other immigration arrangements.

🗣️ Public Comment Is Now Open

You can submit a public comment through Regulations.gov.

🔎 Search for: USCIS-2026-0364 (Full link in the comments)
📅 Comment Deadline: November 10, 2026

Instead of simply writing “I disagree,” consider explaining specifically how eliminating the 60-day grace period could affect workers, employers, and the U.S. labor market.

You can discuss points such as:
1️⃣ The 60-day grace period reflects a realistic job-search timeline
2️⃣ It could make it harder for U.S. employers to hire H-1B talent
3️⃣ It could make the U.S. less attractive to international talent

If this proposal is finalized, the impact could go beyond H-1B workers who are laid off. It could also affect future job mobility, employer hiring, and international students planning an OPT-to-H-1B pathway.

While the proposal is still open for public comment, this is your opportunity to share how the change could affect you, your employer, or the broader international workforce.

📢 If this issue affects you, consider submitting a public comment before November 10.

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🚨Cognizant’s Green Card Filings Suspended Amid Federal InvestigationThe U.S. Department of Labor suspended Cognizant’s P...
09/10/2026

🚨Cognizant’s Green Card Filings Suspended Amid Federal Investigation

The U.S. Department of Labor suspended Cognizant’s PERM filings on September 8, 2026, while federal authorities investigate alleged fraud involving its employment-based immigration programs.

The investigation involves the White House Fraud Task Force and other federal authorities, with scrutiny focused on the company’s use of H-1B and PERM programs.

Cloudera’s PERM filings have also been suspended as part of the broader investigation.

💡 Key Point: This is a suspension of Cognizant’s PERM filings, NOT an automatic cancellation of employees’ current immigration status.

There has also been no public announcement that every existing Cognizant PERM case has been denied or permanently canceled. If you already have a pending case, check your individual case status before assuming it is affected.

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⏳Day-1 CPT Intake Update: Last Options You Can Still Secure Before Sept. 15The DHS Final Rule is still facing a legal ch...
09/09/2026

⏳Day-1 CPT Intake Update: Last Options You Can Still Secure Before Sept. 15

The DHS Final Rule is still facing a legal challenge, and the court has not issued a final decision yet. But unless the court officially blocks or delays the rule, it is still scheduled to take effect on September 15, 2026.

So for now, it’s safer to plan around the September 15 effective date.

At this point, there are still a few Day-1 CPT options you may be able to secure before the deadline:

✨East Coast
• Monroe University- Sept. 9
• National Louis University- Sept. 21 （Master‘s only)

💡 Pro Tip: Monroe is still accepting applications. As long as your tuition payment, SEVIS transfer, and enrollment documents are completed by Sept. 14, you may still be able to enroll now.

✨West Coast
• Horizon University - Oct. 1
• Humphreys University - Oct. 5 （students may begin CPT as early as Sept. 5.)

✨Midwest
• Indiana Wesleyan University - Sept. 14
Master’s programs only

If your timeline is tight, confirm the school’s requirements before transferring your SEVIS or making any status decision.

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