Scott Legal, P.C. recently secured approval for an F-1 change of status petition filed with USCIS. The applicant, a national of India, was previously in the United States on an…
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Explore the impact of filing an EB-2 NIW petition on your F-1 visa status and how to navigate the complexities. Schedule a consultation for personalized guidance."
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You can either apply for an F-1 visa at a Consulate or change your status to F-1 student through USCIS.
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The B-2 visa may be an option for dependents after the death of the principal visa holder.
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The F-1 student visa is appropriate for students who want to come to the U.S. and attend university, college, high school, elementary school, or other academic institutions.
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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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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.
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M-1 visa is a great visa for students that want to come to the U.S. and study at established vocational or other recognized non-academic institutions.
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You have to complete your post completion OPT employment 14 months from the date your work authorization as approved.
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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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Effective May 10th 2016, F-1 students with degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) who elect to pursue 12 months of post-completion optional practical training (OPT) may extend their…
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On March 11th 2016, the Department of Homeland Security issued a rule allowing certain students on F-1 visas with degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) from U.S. institutions…
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