... but did not ask my DSO to authorize the reduction in my course load. My DSO told me that this resulted in F-1 status violation and she helped me apply for reinstatement. My reinstatement application is currently pending, but I plan to go home...
Answer This depends on the reason for the OPT denial. In some cases, an OPT denial can be reversed. One should consult a qualified attorney to review the specifics of your case. (03.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
... requiring more information on the job offer and maintenance of F-1 status. My employer responded, but the USCIS denied it, noting that I failed to maintain valid F-1 status. Can I continue working on OPT, since it does not expire for a few more...
The Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) held a teleconference on August 31, 2016 to discuss processing delays for certain types of cases. More specifically, the teleconference focused on adjudication delays of applications for employment authorization documents (EADs), change-of-status (COS) applications, and H1B petitions...
Each quarter, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) releases a report that provides key data from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) on the makeup of international students who study in the United States. A look at these quarterly reports can be...
In order to assist MurthyDotCom readers in their navigation of the complex immigration maze, this brief outline describes the main government entities involved in the immigration process of foreign nationals coming to the United States. The immigration process includes the granting of immigration benefits, as...
With limited exceptions, foreign nationals are issued Social Security number (SSN) only if they are authorized to work in the United States. Therefore, many who lack work authorization obtain individual tax identification numbers (ITIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as an alternative. As explained...
Answer If the STEM extension was filed after the expiration of the person's current OPT status, it will likely be denied, I'm afraid. (19.Sep.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
...I applied for and received admission to a graduate degree program at a U.S. university. The school issued me an I-20 form, so that I can apply for an F-1 visa at a U.S. consulate in my home country. During the initial application process, I...
... Once admitted, I changed to F-1 status and completed that degree. I applied and was authorized for the 12-month optional practical training period, which ends in a few weeks. I would like to apply for a 24-month OPT extension, based on my bachelor's degree...
