Tomorrow, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be publishing a proposed increase in filing fees in the Federal Register that would apply to nearly all case types. A pre-publication version of the proposal is available online. Table 9, which can be found beginning...
… I heard that, under the 24-month STEM OPT rule, I can extend my OPT based on a previously attained STEM degree. What are the eligibility criteria for such an extension? Answer Under the 24-month STEM OPT extension rule, a student is eligible for two lifetime STEM...
... I will be eligible to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension in a couple of months. Can I continue to work for my own business? My company is registered with E-Verify. Answer In its preamble to the May 10, 2016 STEM rule, USCIS indicated, "…...
As explained in Annual Reminders for Individuals - Check I-94 Expiration Dates (06.Apr.2016), foreign nationals can avoid a number of serious immigration problems by being mindful of certain key dates related to their stay in the United States, such as the I-94 expiration date. Depending...
Answer As a general rule, people who are subject to the 2-year HRR cannot change status from within the United States. But, they may be eligible to obtain certain visas from outside the U.S. to allow for a status change through consular processing. (11.Apr.2016)In frequent sessions...
Answer The I-485 could still be filed in this situation, once the date became current. But, it is not clear why the F-1 is needed. H-4 dependents can attend school. In most situations, the only reason for a dependent child to move from H-4 to F-1...
The finalized STEM optional practical training (OPT) rule goes into effect on May 10, 2016. The revised regulations allow for a 24-month OPT extension for students with qualifying STEM degrees. Background: Replaces Vacated STEM OPT Regulations As explained in the MurthyDotCom NewsBrief, STEM OPT Could End in...
... I received an employment offer from a prospective employer who has filed an H1B petition for me with a start date of October 1st, based on my previous degree. Will I be eligible for the cap-gap extension of my F-1 status, so that I...
... Before I came to the U.S., I applied to and was admitted to several universities, including School B. I decided to transfer to School B shortly after I arrived in the U.S., since I already had admission there. I talked to the DSO at...
Starting April 1, 2016, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) will begin issuing 14-day termination notices to students who fail to submit requested additional documentation within the 30 days allowed following their admission to the United States. This information comes via an official notice issued...
