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Student and exchange visitor visas allow people to come to the United States temporarily for a specific educational or cultural purpose.
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Student Visa Holders in the United States-Do's and Don'ts
Stay Informed About Policy Changes Immigration policies can change quickly, so prioritize staying updated on any changes from USCIS or DHS. Also, foll...
Written by attorney Ravneet Kaur Brar
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Student Visa Guide
Introduction A foreign national who wishes to study in the United States to obtain a degree must apply for a student visa. If a foreign citizen plans...
Written by attorney Aditya B Surti
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Permissible studies on the B visitor visa
Wrongful SEVIS activation If a foreign national enters as a B2 visitor and registers for a university course, even if that course is legally allowed o...
Written by attorney Marina N. Alexandrovich
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How Do You Verify the Work Authorization of F-1 STEM OPT Students?
Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for F-1 STEM OPT Students A foreign student in F-1 STEM OPT is issued an Employment Authorization Document (...
Written by attorney Giselle Carson
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The Trouble with International Students and Online Courses — What You Need to Know Now
Due to COVID-19, SEVP instituted a temporary exemption earlier this year. It allowed international students to take more online classes for the spring...
Written by attorney Giselle Carson
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Navigating the Student Visa in Seven Steps
Plan Ahead - Failing to plan is planning to fail Proper planning is fundamental to the successful and timely obtaining of your student visa. You will...
Written by attorney JoAnna M Dogo
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Trump Visa Ban Extended And Expanded
Expanded Travel Ban Two months later, on June 22, he extended this ban and expanded it to include various types of temporary working visas as well as...
Written by attorney Carl Michael Shusterman
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The 90 Day Rule - Complete Guide [2020]
What is the 90 Day rule? According to the 90-day rule, an alien who engages in conduct inconsistent with their nonimmigrant status within a 90 day per...
Written by attorney Asel Mukambetova
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STEM OPT Program
ELIGIBILITY FOR A STEM EXTENSION OF OPT Under current rules, a 17-month extension of OPT is available to F-1 students who have earned a qualifying U.S...
Written by attorney Carl Michael Shusterman
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International Student Enrollment Is Tapering, But Not for the Reasons You May Think
How I Became An Immigration Attorney Unlike many lawyers I know, I did not go directly from my undergraduate studies to law school. In fact, when I gr...
Written by attorney Jacqueline Lentini McCullough
Video Legal Guide
F-1 OPT The Fundamentals of F-1 Optional Practical Training
The Law Offices of Jacqueline Lentini, LLC. This short video will help you understand what is an F-1 Visa and how to navigate Optional Practical Train...
Play Video Written by attorney Jacqueline Lentini McCullough
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Temporary and Long Term Employment Options For International Student
Ms. Lentini gave this presentation in April 2018. It is full of useful information for any international student on an F-1 visa looking for temporary...
Play Video Written by attorney Jacqueline Lentini McCullough
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F-1 OPT The Fundamentals of F-1 Optional Practical Training
The Law Offices of Jacqueline Lentini, LLC. This short video will help you understand what is an F-1 Visa and how to navigate Optional Practical Train...
Play Video Written by attorney Jacqueline Lentini McCullough
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Employment Opportunities for F-1 Students
On-Campus Employment On-campus employment refers to work performed on school premises or at an affiliated off-site location. On-campus employment may...
Written by attorney Fariba Faiz
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New Unlawful Presence Guidelines Increase Vigilance on International Students and Exchange Visitors
A Surprise H-1B Denial Last year their H-1B petition was accepted in the H-1B lottery only to be denied for various reasons. In the denial USCIS stat...
Written by attorney Jacqueline Lentini McCullough
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What Are My Work Options As An F-1 Student?
On Campus Employment for F-1 Students One work option available for you is On Campus Employment. This means that you either work on campus or with a s...
Written by attorney Romy B Jurado
Video Legal Guide
Silicon Valley University shudown - some legal tips to the students!
Following the shutdown Silicon Valley University, many have actually been panicking what will they do next! This quick video covers few imminent issue...
Play Video Written by attorney Shah Peerally
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Tips for Employers to Complete Form I-983 for the F-1 OPT STEM Extension
Introduction The Form I-983 should be completed along with the student's application to extend OPT and obtain work authorization. Additionally, the OP...
Written by attorney Giselle Carson
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Working for Your Own Startup with an F-1 Visa
F-1 Visa Optional Practical Training (OPT) The Optional Practical Training is a 12 month period within which you are allowed to work for your own star...
Written by attorney Romy B Jurado
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What is P-1 Visas
P-1A "A" in this case stands for athletes and this visa is designed specifically for a group of internationally recognized athletes coming to the U.S....
Written by attorney Romy B Jurado
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Special Immigrant Status Visas
U Visa - Victims of Crime The U visa is for immigrants who have been victims of a crime and assist or are willing to assist U.S. authorities in invest...
Written by attorney Namita Agarwal
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Student/Exchange Visitor Visas Generally
F1 - Academic Students The F-1 classification is for foreign-born academic students studying in the United States. To qualify for a F-1 visa, an indi...
Written by attorney Namita Agarwal
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Trump Cracks Down on Legal Immigration
EB Adjustment Interviews On August 28, 2017, the USCIS announced that starting October 1, they will start interviewing certain applicants for adjustm...
Written by attorney Carl Michael Shusterman
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What Graduating Foreign Nationals Need to Know
Follow the protocol It comes as no surprise that this transition requires close attention in the era of the Trump administration. The administration's...
Written by attorney Jacqueline Lentini McCullough
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B1/B2 to F1/M1 Change of Nonimmigrant Status
Change of Nonimmigrant Status from B1/B2 to F1/M1 Persons in the United States on B1 (temporary visitor for business) or B2 (temporary visitor for ple...
Written by attorney Alexander Joseph Segal
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