I think you are probably referring to the COVID travel ban in this Presidential Proclamation:...

It is possible to change your status from J-1 to F-1, but it sounds like you will be engaged in unauthorized employment if you are working for your...

I agree with my colleague. I recently wrote a legal guide about this issue, which you can find here:...

You should ask that they approve the extension up until the date that you departed the US. See my legal guide here on this issue for information on...

It depends on what kind of company you want to start, but generally I recommend that clients have at least $50,000 to invest. Any less than $50K is...

I agree with my colleagues on the answers to questions 2 and 3. For question 1, I generally opt for a paper filing, but online is possible, too.

Send a letter to USCIS stating that you have already left and ask them to approve the extension application up to the day that you left the US. Be...

You should send a letter to the USCIS office where it is being processed to inform them when you left the US, why you left, and include proof that...

Yes, you can change your status to another immigration category that you are qualified for using form I-539. The type of evidence you will have to...

You can always apply, but make sure you disclose this on your application. It's better to be honest up front when applying for any immigration...