Hello Reader, Happy Wednesday. ✨ A lot moved this week: fresh Visa Bulletin dates for Indian applicants, an important clarification on the H-1B fee, and a sharp drop in H-1B filings from India's top IT firms. We've also included takeaways from our recent H-1B layoffs session, real questions, real answers. Here's what you need to know 👇 The Open Atlas Weekly Bulletin October Visa Bulletin: New Dates for Indian Applicants $100K H-1B Fee Extended but Still Blocked Indian IT Firms Scale Back H-1B...
1 day ago • 7 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Wednesday. ✨ This week’s immigration landscape brings several important updates for H-1B professionals, international talent, and job seekers. From the extension of the $100K H-1B policy and the pending October Visa Bulletin to new scrutiny around employer layoffs, these developments could have practical implications for your immigration and career planning. We’ve also included helpful resources and an upcoming webinar to help you stay informed and navigate these changes...
8 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Wednesday. ✨ A big week for anyone on a visa. A federal court just blocked DHS's new F-1 Duration of Status rule days before it was set to take effect, DHS has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period after job loss, and Oracle has begun another round of layoffs reaching teams in India. Here's what you need to know 👇 The Open Atlas Weekly Bulletin Court Blocks New F-1 Duration of Status Rule DHS Proposes Ending the 60-Day Grace Period Oracle Begins Another Round of...
15 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Wednesday. ✨ As fiscal year 2026 winds down, the pressure is building for employment-based Green Card applicants — especially from India, where EB-2 and EB-5 remain unavailable and EB-1 itself may run out of numbers before September 30. Add a hard September 30 deadline to switch to the new Form I-864, and this is a month where dates matter as much as documents. On the careers side, the labor market is sending mixed signals: a modestly improving employment outlook is...
22 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Wednesday. ✨ The stage is set for Open Atlas Summit 2026. This week, we're spotlighting the speaker lineup, including former USCIS leaders, top founders, and investors, plus a special call for employers hiring at the Startup Job Fair. The Open Atlas Weekly Bulletin The Stage Is Set for Open Atlas Summit 2026 The Speakers Everyone Is Waiting to Hear Employers: Meet Some of the Best Immigrant Talent in One Room You're receiving this email as part of the Open Atlas weekly...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Wednesday. ✨ Big week for anyone tracking immigration policy: DHS is preparing to eliminate the 60-day grace period for several nonimmigrant categories, and new USCIS data shows EB-1A approval rates have dropped to just 41.7%. We've also got hackathon prizes worth $10K+, a countdown to Open Atlas Summit, and a partner spotlight on Jumpstart. Here's what you need to know 👇 The Open Atlas Weekly Bulletin DHS Could Eliminate the 60-Day Grace Period EB-1A Approval Rate Falls...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Wednesday. ✨ Two wins in court this week: the green card freeze is unlawful, and the H-1B fee stays blocked. Plus, scholarship deadlines, a new MIT fellowship, and two immigration webinars worth your time. This week's roundup, below. The Open Atlas Weekly Bulletin Judge Rules 75-Country Green Card Freeze Unlawful Winning Tips for the Schwarzman Scholars Application Apply to the MIT Catalyst Fellowship Before August 10 You're receiving this email as part of the Open Atlas...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Wednesday. ✨ This week, we've got something special: a message from Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren to the Open Atlas community ahead of the Summit. We've also got a legal win on the H-1B fee front, a proposed rule that could affect your F-1 pathway, and the AI role that's quietly becoming tech's best-paying job. Let's get into it. The Open Atlas Weekly Bulletin First Circuit Keeps $100K H-1B Fee Blocked Proposed F-1 Rules Could Restrict the Day 1 CPT Pathway Why Forward...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Wednesday. ✨ Whether you're tracking your priority date, prepping for grad school applications, or job hunting in this market, this week's roundup has something for you. From a fixed admission period for F-1 students to a founder study that busts the "dropout myth," and 15,000+ open roles at fast-growing companies, let's dive in. The Open Atlas Weekly Bulletin August Visa Bulletin Shows Limited Employment-Based Movement DHS Ends Duration of Status for F-1 Students Unicorn...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Wednesday. ✨ Probably not, because some of the biggest immigration changes aren't always the most obvious. This week, we're breaking down the latest USCIS updates, what they mean for immigrants, and the admissions and career news you shouldn't miss. The Open Atlas Weekly Bulletin DOL Plans First Major PERM Overhaul in 20 Years New USCIS Signature Rule Could Lead to Costly Denials DHS Moves Closer to Ending Duration of Status You're receiving this email as part of the Open...
3 months ago • 4 min read