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I am an influencer and I am traveling to the US for vacation, where I would publish posts about my trip and earn income from it. Can I do this on B1/B2 visitor or ESTA status, or do I need a work visa? Questions & Answers

I am an influencer and I am traveling to the US for vacation, where I would publish posts about my trip and earn income from it. Can I do this on B1/B2 visitor or ESTA status, or do I need a work visa?

Depending on the facts, it may be permissible for an influencer to create content while being on B1/B2 or ESTA, but this is very much dependent on the specific facts of each case.
August 17, 2023
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Before my original non-immigrant status expired, I filed a change-of-status petition. While this is pending, can I file a second change-of-status petition to a different category? Questions & Answers

Before my original non-immigrant status expired, I filed a change-of-status petition. While this is pending, can I file a second change-of-status petition to a different category?

It is possible to file a second change of status petition while an earlier change of status petition is pending, but in some cases denial of the first petition will result in invalidating the second petition.
July 19, 2023
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I am a Canadian Citizen. Do I qualify for the NEXUS program? What are the advantages of the NEXUS program? Questions & Answers

I am a Canadian Citizen. Do I qualify for the NEXUS program? What are the advantages of the NEXUS program?

What is the NEXUS program? NEXUS program is one of the Trusted Travel Programs – these programs allow pre-screened travelers to use Global Entry kiosks when entering the U.S. through Canadian pre-clearance airports or expedited NEXUS lanes when crossing the…
September 1, 2020
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My family and I will be applying for an ESTA. Should I submit individual ESTA applications or should I submit a group application? Is there any difference? Questions & Answers

My family and I will be applying for an ESTA. Should I submit individual ESTA applications or should I submit a group application? Is there any difference?

When you are a citizen of a country that is part of the Visa Waiver Program, you can come to the United States without obtaining a visa from a U.S. Consulate. However, you still have to apply for authorization to travel to…
August 4, 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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