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I am an F-1 student who earned a Bachelor’s degree and used 6 months of my OPT. Can I use the remainder of the OPT if I get a second Bachelor’s degree? Family Immigration

I am an F-1 student who earned a Bachelor’s degree and used 6 months of my OPT. Can I use the remainder of the OPT if I get a second Bachelor’s degree?

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.
November 15, 2023
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Can I study in the U.S. during Corona virus? Can I apply for an F-1 visa? Can I take online classes only if I am in the U.S. on F-1 visa? COVID-19

Can I study in the U.S. during Corona virus? Can I apply for an F-1 visa? Can I take online classes only if I am in the U.S. on F-1 visa?

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 crisis are students. When the Covid-19 crisis began back in the…
September 22, 2020
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My H-1B registration was selected in the lottery and my F-1 OPT work authorization expires soon. Does the H-1B application have to be filed before it expires?? H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

My H-1B registration was selected in the lottery and my F-1 OPT work authorization expires soon. Does the H-1B application have to be filed before it expires??

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 Cap petitions and additional 20,000 U.S. Advanced Degree Petitions). Every…
April 22, 2020
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Automatic Termination of OPT for F-1 Students if they Transfer to a Different School or Begin Study at Another Educational Level Immigration

Automatic Termination of OPT for F-1 Students if they Transfer to a Different School or Begin Study at Another Educational Level

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 to another school or begin studying at another education level.…
May 21, 2018
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What is the SEVP Portal? What Are the Legal Reporting Requirements for an F-1 Student on Post-Completion OPT? Immigration

What is the SEVP Portal? What Are the Legal Reporting Requirements for an F-1 Student on Post-Completion OPT?

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 by engaging in practical training related to the student’s major…
March 30, 2018
Can I start a Company while on F-1 Status? Permissible Business Activities while on F-1 Status Immigration

Can I start a Company while on F-1 Status? Permissible Business Activities while on F-1 Status

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 platforms, software-as-a-service, and technological innovations came from an idea formed…
October 17, 2017
I have an employee on OPT. Are they eligible for the STEM extension? What are the employer and student obligations under the STEM OPT program? ImmigrationImmigration Law Changes &  New Law

I have an employee on OPT. Are they eligible for the STEM extension? What are the employer and student obligations under the STEM OPT program?

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. This employment is called Optional Practical Training (OPT) and can…
June 16, 2017
I am in H-1B status but I also want to study. Can I study in the U.S. in my H-1B status? Can I work and go to school at the same time in H-1B status? H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

I am in H-1B status but I also want to study. Can I study in the U.S. in my H-1B status? Can I work and go to school at the same time in H-1B status?

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 is tied to your employment, so as long as nothing…
April 28, 2017
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