... On the way back, I was given a Form I-515A with instructions to mail in the required travel documents. It's been two months and I was so busy that I forgot to do it. What should I do? Answer Generally, students who do not have all...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the final STEM optional practical training (OPT) rule on March 11, 2016. In order to facilitate the transition to the new regulation, the DHS has added a STEM OPT hub to its Study in the States web portal. Transition Guidance...
... However, I would like to transfer to another program and apply for reinstatement as a back-up plan. Can I pursue both of these courses of action? Are there any downsides? Answer It is understandable that you want to increase your chances of being able to maintain...
This morning, the final version of the revised STEM optional practical training (OPT) rule was unveiled. It will be published in the Federal Register on Friday, March 11, 2016 and will go into effect on May 10th. The rule will allow STEM OPT extensions of up...
Answer There is no minimum time period one has to wait to apply for an F-2 visa in this situation. The two categories have very different requirements and an L1B denial does not necessarily mean that one is ineligible for F-2. I would suggest getting some...
... I heard that there is expected to be a lottery again this year for H1B petitions that will be accepted for processing by USCIS. Will I be able to continue working past the expiration of my OPT? Does it depend on whether my H1B...
... to my home country urgently for a couple of weeks. Will I be able to come back to start attending the new school? Are there any timing issues of the transfer process? Answer If you travel before your SEVIS record is transferred to the new school,...
The Murthy Law Firm receives a number of inquiries from foreign nationals whose visa foils ("stamps") have been revoked by a U.S. consulate following a conviction, or even just an arrest, for driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), or a related criminal...
... Even though the message did not contain an explanation for the basis of my visa revocation, I think it was due to the arrest. Does the visa revocation affect my status? Can I apply for OPT when I graduate this semester? Answer There have been reports...
On February 5, 2016, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submitted the proposed revisions to the STEM optional practical training (OPT) program to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for final review. Once this review is complete, the last step would be to...
