Visa reciprocity refers to the principle under which the United States grants visa validity periods, fees, and the number of entries based on how a foreign government treats U.S. citizens…
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F-1 visa holders pursuing higher education in the U.S. may wonder whether they can apply for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW). The answer is technically yes—an F-1 visa holder…
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We just had a change of status petition from F-1 to E-2S (E-2 spouse status) approved by USCIS, Texas Service Center.
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Protections against discrimination based on citizenship status do not extend to nonimmigrants, but other protections might apply.
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Foreign nationals who come to the U.S. on F-1 student visas may have the opportunity to apply for work authorization before or after their graduation.
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Scott Legal, P.C. just had an F-1 change of status petition approved by USCIS. The applicant, a national of Pakistan, was attending school in the U.S. on an E-2 dependent…
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On July 12, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security added eight new degree fields to the F-1 STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program in hopes of appealing to foreign STEM…
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Scott Legal, P.C. just had an F-1 change of status petition approved by USCIS.
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Filing a standalone I-140 and indicating consular processing will not invalidate an applicant’s current F-1 status, but may cause issues if you need to apply for a new F-1 visa…
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended premium processing to certain I-765 applications filed by F-1 students pursuing Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT.
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If you filed a standalone I-140, you may still be able to enter the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa or extend status.
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F-1 can only attend public school at the secondary level, and restrictions apply; they can attend private school without restriction.
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Canadian nationals do not need an F-1 visa to enroll in school in the US, but they need to present an I-20, pay the SEVIS fee, and apply at the…
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Scott Legal, P.C. just had an F-1 change of status petition approved by USCIS. The applicant, a national of Honduras, was in the U.S. on a B-1 domestic worker visa…
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We just had an F-1 Change of status petition approved by USCIS. The Applicant was in the U.S. on a J-1 au-pair visa and applied for a Change of Status.
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Can a F-1 student work on campus without CPT or OPT? How do I make sure I am complying with the law?
In narrow limited circumstances, a student on F-1 visa may be able to engage in paid work on-campus or off-campus without CPT or OPT.
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F-1 visa is a great visa for students who want to come to the U.S. and attend university, college, high school, elementary school, or other academic institutions. There are 2…
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The Covid-19 crisis has disrupted all aspects of daily life. With both borders and Consulates closed, travel to and from the U.S. can be difficult. One category that is affected by the Covid-19…
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If you studied in the U.S. on an F-1 visa and you are currently in the U.S. on a post completion OPT, you may be wondering if you can get…
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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…
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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have issued a reminder that F-1 students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) will have their OPT status terminated automatically if they transfer…
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Foreign nationals who enter the United States to pursue educational degrees are admitted as F-1 nonimmigrants. Students on an F-1 Visa have the option of training in the United States…
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In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven economy, being first to successfully implement an innovative new software or technology is crucial for the aspiring entrepreneur. Indeed, some of the most popular social media…
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What is OPT? If you are a foreign national in the U.S. on an F-1 visa you can participate in temporary employment that is related to your field of study.…
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If you are in H-1B status, and you can manage to fit in classes with your current schedule, it is fine to also study in the United States. Your H-1B…
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