Answer Although it is possible to have more than one change-of-status application pending at the same time (seeking different visa classification), it is not possible to hold more than one nonimmigrant status at the same time. The USCIS follows the last-action rule, whereby the last action...
Under the Trump Administration, a troubling trend has emerged with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that evidences a radical reinterpretation of regulations regarding the use of curricular practical training (CPT) and optional practical training (OPT) by F-1 students in certain circumstances. The USCIS...
While the teleconference series offered by the Murthy Law Firm is designed for employers and their representatives, employees and to those considering launching startups may be interested in this information, as well. In this teleconference, recorded February 06, 2019, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss matters...
The application to extend / change nonimmigrant status (form I-539) is undergoing several significant changes. Effective March 22, 2019, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will only accept the updated version of the form. In addition, a new supplement, form I-539A, will be released,...
1) We have heard that there was a raid on students of a certain university called the University of Farmington in Michigan. What is the background on this university? The University of Farmington ("the University") was apparently set up by the U.S. federal government, in 2015,...
The Murthy Law Firm has received numerous reports that F-1 students currently enrolled at University of Farmington, in Michigan, began being taken into custody on the evening of January 29, 2019. The students at risk appear to be those who transferred to the school from...
Answer The validity of the visa foil in your passport does not necessarily control the validity of your stay and authorized activities (work, travel) in the United States. It is possible that an I-94 can exceed the validity of a visa foil. Furthermore, different nonimmigrant status...
A new online fee calculator has been added to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website to help stakeholders properly calculate the amount owed when applying for certain immigration benefits. This calculator is designed to help reduce the number of applications and petitions the...
Since taking office, the Trump Administration has instituted numerous policies to make it more difficult for foreign nationals - including international students - to come to the United States. This has highlighted the need for caution among current and potential F-1 students when selecting the...
Answer The STEM extension must be received by the USCIS on or before the last day of one's initial OPT period. There are no provisions for late filing or for extending the deadline, so if this date is missed, the STEM extension will be abandoned. (07.Jan.2019)In...
