DHS Announces Expanded List of STEM Degree Programs

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced an expanded list of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) designated-degree programs that qualify eligible graduates on student visas for an optional practical training (OPT) extension. This announcement builds on a series of administrative reforms designed to further the Department’s commitment to attracting international students. “Attracting the […]

Free 2026 Checklist: Audit-Proof Your Form I-9s Before ICE Does

On March 16, 2026, ICE reclassified more than ten previously correctable Form I-9 errors as substantive violations — eliminating the 10-day correction window, with Notices of Inspection now running roughly 10× their 2024 pace. Our free Form I-9 Internal Self-Audit Checklist (2026 Edition) walks your team through every section, risk level, and checkpoint so you can find and fix issues before an official inspection.

Don’t wait for a Notice of Inspection to learn where you stand.