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13 Jul 2018

NewsFlash! New Memo Makes it Easier for USCIS to Deny Cases Without First Issuing RFE or NOID

This afternoon, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum that provides officers with more discretion to deny an application or petition without first having to issue either a request for evidence (RFE) or notice of intent to deny (NOID). This memo...

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13 Jul 2018

I graduated with a master’s degree in F-1 status and worked on optional practical training (OPT) for a year. When my OPT was about to end, I transferred to another master’s program …

... and received authorization from my designated school official (DSO) for curriculum practical training (CPT) to continue working. Is this allowed? Should I be concerned about maintaining my F-1 status? Answer Generally, there is no restriction on CPT authorization (provided it meets all applicable requirements) when the...

14:03 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Student
09 Jul 2018

When an H1B change of employer to Company B is approved, is there a time limit to actually join Company B? Can one still continue with Company A?

Answer One generally can continue with Company A indefinitely, as long as Company A's H1B approval remains valid. Joining the new employer is never required. If one does not join Company B within 60 days, however, Company B is supposed to withdraw the H1B petition. (09.Jul.2018)In...

12:56 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker
06 Jul 2018

NewsFlash! USCIS to Place Far More Foreign Nationals in Removal Proceeding, Per New Memo

Thursday evening, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memo that appears to greatly expand the situations in which a foreign national is to be issued a notice to appear (NTA). An NTA is a charging document that initiates removal (i.e. deportation)...

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03 Jul 2018

SEVP Broadcast Message on OPT Volunteer Work

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), which is part of the U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE), recently released a broadcast message reminding all students on optional practical training (OPT) that volunteer positions not directly related to their course of study do not qualify...

08:33 / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Student