An applicant for an extension of status only requires that the passport be valid at the time the application is filed – so long as the applicant maintains a valid…
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A B-1 visa can be issued to students enrolled in a foreign medical school who want to take an unpaid medical clerkship in the United States.
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Many types of public benefits may be claimed by a non-immigrant without triggering the “public charge” ground of inadmissibility, including unemployment benefits and other forms of earned benefits.
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The standard to show ties to a home country is much lower for a F-1 students than for a B visitors.
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Your spouse can apply for a dependent visa with you in your home country, even if she is not a national of this country.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is publishing an update to its Policy Manual to clarify that a current or former service member who received an uncharacterized discharge may be eligible…
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The reciprocity fee (also sometimes called a visa issuance fee) is a fee some foreign nationals must pay after their visa is approved.
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If your OPT work authorization is about to end, there may be other work visa options available for you such as STEM OPT, TN, H1b, or E2 visa.
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Certain U.S. work visas allow for a 240-day extension of work authorization while the extension is pending if the extension is filed by the same employer.
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The O-1 visa permits work for multiple employers. You should discuss with an attorney to see if a new petition or amendment needs to be filed before accepting any new…
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The Department of Homeland Security has announced the TPS for Venezuela has been extended for an additional 18 months.
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One of the changes from the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 is that EB-5 applicants can now benefit from INA 245(k) which can make it easier to adjust…
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USCIS has sent out advisory recommending applicants applying for employment based green cards to submit their medical reports with the initial adjustment of status application for more efficient processing.
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An overview of the employer’s requirements under the I-9 employment verification process.
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An overview of the employee’s requirements under the I-9 employment verification process.
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An overview of the USCIS premium processing service, including what it is, how to request it, and what to do if USCIS does not process the application in 15 business…
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A variety of U.S. immigration options exist for entrepreneurs who hold partial or full ownership of their companies: E-1, O-1, NIW, EB5, International Entrepreneur (IE) parole. The right vehicle for…
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Different restrictions apply for permitted employment activities during the 12-month post-completion OPT and the 24-month STEM OPT extension period, and students must take care to comply with all reporting requirements…
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As of April 2022, USCIS has stopped issuing combo cards in order to more quickly issue work permits that have suffered from significant backlogs. Applicants with a pending adjustment of…
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It is possible to abandon a green card by filing the USCIS Form I-407. Those who plan to abandon their green card should be aware of potential consequences, including tax…
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