… for curricular practical training (CPT) for another 20 hours per week to work as an intern at a private company. Am I allowed to hold both on-campus and off-campus jobs? Answer Generally, a student in F-1 status is authorized to engage in on-campus employment not exceeding...
Answer Not all nonprofit firms qualify as cap-exempt. In general, only certain nonprofit or governmental research organizations, or nonprofits affiliated with a college or university, qualify as cap-exempt. (29.Jan.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
... I would like to go back to school and apply for reinstatement of my F-1 status. I heard that the USCIS takes a long time to issue a decision on F-1 reinstatement applications. Would I be able to transfer to another program of study...
Answer A person typically qualifies for a new period of OPT after each educational level. The "master's" period of OPT would be exhausted after completing an MS, so one would not qualify after then completing an MBA (i.e. master of business administration). A new period of...
Answer A change of status to F-1 will sometimes be approved in this situation. However, a denial is a distinct possibility, because the I-140 indicates "immigrant intent," which is inconsistent with F-1 status. (22.Jan.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
… so that I could continue working on CPT. My employer is getting ready to file a new H1B petition for me. I am concerned that USCIS will question whether I have been maintaining valid F-1 status in this situation. If USCIS finds that my...
... and have now been placed on academic probation during the upcoming term. Should I be concerned about my immigration status? Answer Students in F-1 status must be making normal progress toward completing the course of study. However, academic probation alone does not result in an automatic...
Answer Very likely, the H1B filed in April could be approved only for consular processing, not for a change of status. This means that, assuming the H1B case is selected in the lottery and approved, one in this situation would probably need to depart the U.S....
... However, it has been several months since the requested OPT start date and my application is still pending after the USCIS issued a request for evidence (RFE) on my case and I responded to it. Should I be concerned that the time I remain...
... After a very short interview, the consular officer denied my visa application based on a lack of ties with my home country of China. I have a valid B-1/B-2 visa stamp in my passport, which I received 2 years ago. Can I use that...
