Diversity Visa court order directs processing to resume. September 30 still matters.
The Medani order directs renewed adjudication for covered DV-2026 applicants. It does not guarantee approval or remove the fiscal-year deadline.
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Universities and unions are suing to block the duration of status rule. The hearing is September 9.
A coalition including NAFSA, the AFT and the UAW filed suit in Massachusetts on August 18. A preliminary injunction hearing is set for six days before the rule takes effect.
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A federal court vacated the 75-country immigrant visa suspension
On August 21, the Southern District of New York vacated a State Department policy that had suspended immigrant visa issuance to nationals of 75 countries.
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Where the $100,000 H-1B proclamation fee actually stands
A federal court vacated the guidance implementing it in June. The First Circuit declined to stay that ruling. The proclamation itself expires on September 21 unless extended.