Is there a 30 or 60 day grace period after the OPT work authorization expires on an International Student visa?

F-1 students enjoy a 60 day grace period upon the expiration of their OPT. During this period the student is considered to be maintaining F-1...

Possible Imigration Fraud??

Her resident status based on a sham marriage is not lawful if the husband's intention was only to have her work for him. Why did she return here...

I will be completing my Masters Degree in Economics on May 2010. Is there anyway to extend my OPT from 12 months to 24 months?

The rules permit only up until a maximum one year of Optional Practical Training at each successive level of education (e.g. bachelor's, master's,...

I will be completing my Masters Degree in Economics on May 2010. Is there anyway to extend my OPT from 12 months to 24 months?

The rules permit only up until a maximum one year of Optional Practical Training at each successive level of education (e.g. bachelor's, master's,...

Moms green card expired. Has been abroad 14 years with several visits. Wants to come back now retired.

Your mother abandoned her resident status in the U.S. The U.S. immigration law does not provide for parents of LPR's. You should consider...

Married filed I 130 and aproved but not yet I485

Before agreeing to a divorce, you should consult with very competent family law and immigration law counsel. You may be able to negotiate a mutual...

Do i need to get divorce in U.S.A if i was married abroad?

A U.S. citizen may always withdraw a visa petition before it is adjudicated. In terms of your question about divorce, you are legally married...

Change of status

The Bahamas are not part of the U.S. and you would abandon your change of status request if you were to travel there before it is adjudicated. The...

I don't quite understand what you mean that you received "commencement of deportation in 30 days." In any event, you should immediately consult...

H1B will expire, what can I do without leaving the country?

It is a tricky situation. F-1 student status requires a showing of nonimmigrant intent, so if the USCIS thinks that a prospective student who has...