Scott Legal, P.C. just had an F-1 change of status petition approved by USCIS.
Khadija DerrickJuly 14, 2023
Any circumstance where a noncitizen is applying for an immigration benefit, the noncitizen should answer questions honestly and should make sure he is understanding what a question is asking.
Khadija DerrickMarch 27, 2023
USCIS sometimes approves change of status petitions for one day only, and the reason is that the adjudication took longer than the maximum period the status could be requested for.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 27, 2022
You can change status from B-1 to E-1 if you did not violate your status, your petition is received before your I-94 expires, and you meet the E-1 requirements.
Khadija DerrickDecember 13, 2021
You can change status from F-1 to E-2 and the change of status petition has to be received by USCIS before your grace period is up.
Khadija DerrickDecember 6, 2021
If you want to change your E-3 employer, it can either be processes by USCIS or by a US Consulate abroad.
Khadija DerrickSeptember 6, 2021
An L-1 petition can be filed as a Change of status if you are in the US at the time the petition is filed, or as Consular processing if you are outside the U.S.
Khadija DerrickAugust 16, 2021
If you want to change your status to F1 status in the U.S. and your status expires more than 30 days before the start date of the program start date, you should file a bridge of gap petition.
Khadija DerrickJuly 12, 2021
If you file your change of status petition after your I-94 expired, you will have to show that it was due to extraordinary circumstances beyond your control.
Khadija DerrickJune 1, 2021
We just received a change of status approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that changed the applicant’s visa status from TN to B-1. We filed the change of status petition during the applicant’s 60-day grace period after he was…
Jenny ZhanJanuary 27, 2021
For background, you can learn more about the H-1B visa here, and about the B-2 tourist visa here . But if you want to change status between the H-1B and B-2, how does the timing matter? Can I file a…
Jenny ZhanDecember 30, 2020
If you want to come to the U.S. and explore E-2 investment opportunities, you should enter as a B-1 business visitor (either on a B-1 visaor as anESTA business visitor). Exploring investment opportunities is an activity that is specifically allowed…
Jenny ZhanDecember 1, 2020
No, in general we discourage travel outside the U.S. while a change of status petition is pending. Travel Outside the U.S. While Change of Status Petition Is Pending An individual who has status under one nonimmigrant visa category can change…
Jenny ZhanOctober 15, 2020
Participants of some J-1 visa programs are subject to a 2 year home residency requirement. This means, that the J-1 visa participants will have to return to their home country for at least 2 years after the completion of the…
Jenny ZhanJune 11, 2020
If you are a national of a treaty country and you want to come to the U.S. to engage in international trade between the U.S. and your home country, E-1 visa is a great option for you. Our clients often…
Jenny ZhanApril 22, 2020
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. There are a limited number of H-1B petitions that USCIS can adjudicate every year (65,000 Regular Cap petitions and additional 20,000 U.S. Advanced…
Jenny ZhanApril 16, 2020
When you enter the U.S. on a visa, your I-94 date governs the amount of time that you are permitted to stay in the U.S. Normally, when status is about to expire, there is an option to either extend status,…
Jenny ZhanApril 15, 2020
At the moment, USCIS is not offering flexibility to nonimmigrant who are unable to depart the U.S. because of the COVID outbreak. Foreign nationals who are soon out of status may seek a change or extension of status to stay…
Jenny ZhanApril 14, 2020
While most E-2 visas are filed at U.S. Consulates abroad, there are some instances where an applicant may apply for a change of status while in the U.S. For example, an applicant could enter the U.S. on B status and…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 14, 2020
Starting on August 29, 2019, E-2 visa reciprocity for French nationals will decrease from the current 60 months (5 years) to 15 months (1 year and 3 months). The amount of time an E-2 visa can be granted for varies…
Jenny ZhanAugust 20, 2019
When in the U.S., it may be possible to apply to change status to E-2 status. (Eg. moving from an F-1 to E-2) If an applicant changes status in the U.S. and has family members abroad, the question comes up…
Jenny ZhanJuly 18, 2019
One way to apply for an E-2 visa if you are in the U.S. is to file an I-129 form to change status. While most applicants apply for E-2 visas at a Consulate, there are some instances where applying through…
Jenny ZhanJuly 1, 2019
