US Immigration Changes in September 2026: What's New and When It Takes Effect
Starting September 15, 2026, new I-539 and I-765 editions apply with no grace period, and DV lottery winners must get their Green Card by September 30. Full breakdown.
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Starting September 15, 2026, new I-539 and I-765 editions apply with no grace period, and DV lottery winners must get their Green Card by September 30. Full breakdown.
Work rights start with the semester, though entry is allowed 2 months early. TFN, ABN, ACN explained, plus a business example needing a $500–1000 certificate.
Tourist visas cut from 12 to 6 months, student visa fees jumped to $2,500, and 70% of applications will now be processed onshore in Australia.
A rare English-taught bioinformatics bachelor's in Koper, Slovenia costs €3,150/year — free for Ukrainians and ex-Yugoslav citizens. Admission, housing, jobs.
F-1 doesn't allow US employment, but on-campus jobs and passive LLC/C-Corp dividend income are possible. Here's how it affects a later Green Card case.
Starting September 15, 2026, F-1 and J-1 I-94 forms show a fixed admission date instead of duration of status, capped at 4 years. Transition ends November 14, 2030 (F) and October 15, 2030 (J).