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02 Feb 2017

DOS: No Plans to Add More Countries to Travel Ban List

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) advised representatives of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) that there are no plans to add any more countries to the travel ban list. The travel ban, instituted on January 27, 2017 by executive order, presently applies to Iran,...

31 Jan 2017

CBP Releases Updated Info and FAQs on Travel Ban

This afternoon, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) posted to its website updated information on President Trump's January 27, 2017 executive order, entitled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States. This executive order instituted a temporary travel ban on nationals from...

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31 Jan 2017

Possible Executive Order Targeting Employment-Based Immigration

President Trump has already signed several immigration-related executive orders, and it appears that more are on the way. One leaked proposed order, entitled "Executive Order on Protecting American Jobs and Workers by Strengthening the Integrity of Foreign Worker Visa Programs" includes a number of provisions...

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31 Jan 2017

MurthyChat Transcript from Jan 30, 2017: The President’s Executive Order

Are Indian immigrants being stopped and verified at domestic airports in USA? Can we travel around the USA? Answer Domestic travel would not involve inspection at a CBP border checkpoint, so should not be an issue.---I am a GC holder and currently on vacation in India. Does...

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30 Jan 2017

Will the F-1 OPT be impacted?

Answer This is unclear. There have been rumors of potential changes to the STEM OPT program. However, STEM OPT is a formal regulation, and would require action by Congress, or a (lengthy) formal rulemaking process. (30.Jan.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...

18:09 / F-1 / FAQs / Legislation / Student

30 Jan 2017

STEM OPT Eligibility Unlikely Following School’s Loss of Accreditation

An F-1 student who is approved for optional practical training (OPT) and has a qualifying degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) field, from an accredited university typically is eligible to apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension following completion of the initial...

08:09 / F-1 / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student

27 Jan 2017

I initially entered the U.S. in B-2 status as a visitor. I recently filed an application to change status (form I-539) to F-1 student for a program of study starting next month. …

... My B-2 expires in a few days. I know I should not start my program of study until the USCIS approves my request for change of status to F-1. If the USCIS does not approve my F-1 status by the start of my program...

18:53 / B-2 / F-1 / FAQs / Student / Visitor

11 Jan 2017

SEVP Quarterly Report on International Students in the U.S.

Each quarter, the Student 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 choose to study in the United States. A look at these quarterly reports can...

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09 Jan 2017

I am on OPT and will be filing for H1B this year. If the case is approved, will I need to go for stamping? If not, can my dependent still go for stamping, since she is outside the U.S.?

Answer In general, a visa "stamp" is only required for purposes of reentering the U.S. after foreign travel. Otherwise, one can change status within the U.S. One's dependent typically should be able to receive an H-4 "stamp" in this scenario. (09.Jan.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat,...

13:57 / F-1 / FAQs / For Families / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / Travel / Worker

06 Jan 2017

My application for the 24-month STEM OPT was denied last week, and my EAD for the initial 12-month OPT expired today. Am I eligible for transfer to a new program of study?

Answer If USCIS did not make a finding of an F-1 status violation when your STEM OPT application was denied, you should still be eligible for the 60-day grace period after the expiration of your initial OPT employment authorization. You should complete the transfer of your...

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DOS: No Plans to Add More Countries to Travel Ban List

CBP Releases Updated Info and FAQs on Travel Ban

Possible Executive Order Targeting Employment-Based Immigration

MurthyChat Transcript from Jan 30, 2017: The President’s Executive Order

Will the F-1 OPT be impacted?

STEM OPT Eligibility Unlikely Following School’s Loss of Accreditation

I initially entered the U.S. in B-2 status as a visitor. I recently filed an application to change status (form I-539) to F-1 student for a program of study starting next month. …

SEVP Quarterly Report on International Students in the U.S.

I am on OPT and will be filing for H1B this year. If the case is approved, will I need to go for stamping? If not, can my dependent still go for stamping, since she is outside the U.S.?

My application for the 24-month STEM OPT was denied last week, and my EAD for the initial 12-month OPT expired today. Am I eligible for transfer to a new program of study?

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