Answer This would be possible, yes. However, the last approval to take effect would govern one's status, so this requires caution. You probably should consult with an attorney before proceeding with this. (09.Apr.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
On April 3, 2018, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) is once again deemed a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Moreover, this decision applies retroactively to December 12, 2016, which is when the ACICS was stripped...
… I left the U.S. and applied for admission to a Ph.D. program in my field, which starts next fall (in 8 months). Can I apply for a new F-1 visa now? Would the previous filing and denial of my employer’s H1B petition affect my...
On March 23, 2018, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) launched the SEVP Portal. The new portal allows F-1 students on OPT and M-1 students participating in vocational training to update their addresses, phone numbers, and employer information. F-1 students on STEM OPT extensions...
Answer A signed and completed I-983 is an absolute requirement for STEM employment. (26.Mar.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2018,...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently made it even more cumbersome to change status to F-1 full-time student status from within the United States. After implementing a revised policy in early 2017 that requires a B-1/B-2 visitor to maintain continuous B-1/B-2 status while...
While the teleconference series offered by the Murthy Law Firm is designed for employers and their representatives, this information may be of interest to employees as well as those considering launching a startup. Our attorneys discuss matters related to various types of employment authorization for...
... Next month, I will be turning 21 and will no longer be eligible for H-4. What should I do? Answer You must apply for change of status to another nonimmigrant status for which you may be eligible, by your 21st birthday, in order to comply with...
The M-1 visa classification is designed for the benefit of foreign national students who are coming to the United States for a temporary period to pursue nonacademic or vocational studies. Vocational studies are often referred to as job training programs, and include programs such as...
Answer In order to travel in F-1 status during the cap-gap period, your H1B petition has to be approved before your departure. In addition, you should return before October 1st, when your H1B employment is scheduled to begin.If you leave the U.S. while your H1B petition...
