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Extended time spent abroad and other circumstances that might place my Green Card status at risk. Can I lose my Green Card for being away too long? Family ImmigrationImmigration

Extended time spent abroad and other circumstances that might place my Green Card status at risk. Can I lose my Green Card for being away too long?

Although a green card holder or legal permanent resident, “LPR” is permitted to travel outside the United States, green card holders need to be aware of certain activity that can cause an immigration officer to suspect that they may have…
July 27, 2020
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How do I prove the O-1B criterion that I have a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed success? Extraordinary AbilityImmigration

How do I prove the O-1B criterion that I have a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed success?

The O-1B visa is for foreign nationals (aliens) who have demonstrated extraordinary ability by sustained national or international acclaim in the arts or extraordinary achievement in motion picture or television industry. To qualify for an O-1B visa, you will have to submit…
July 24, 2020
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What is SEVIS? Questions & Answers

What is SEVIS?

SEVIS is a Student and Exchange Visitor Identification System that is managed by SEVP (“Student and Exchange Visitor Program”). It is part of the National Security Investigation Division and collects certain information about visitors who are coming to the U.S.…
July 23, 2020
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I am in the U.S. on a post completion OPT and I filed a STEM OPT extension. Can I keep working after my OPT EAD expires and while the application is pending? Questions & Answers

I am in the U.S. on a post completion OPT and I filed a STEM OPT extension. Can I keep working after my OPT EAD expires and while the application is pending?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: You are currently in the U.S. working for Company X on your post-completion OPT. Your work authorization card is expiring on July 15 and you and your employer (Company X)  filed a STEM OPT extension…
July 22, 2020
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What is the maximum period of time I can be unemployed on OPT? What is the maximum period of time I can be unemployed on STEM OPT? Questions & Answers

What is the maximum period of time I can be unemployed on OPT? What is the maximum period of time I can be unemployed on STEM OPT?

If you are currently in the U.S. working on a post-completion OPT or if you graduated university and you are currently looking for a job related to your field of study, you may be wondering for how many days in…
July 15, 2020
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