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Immigration News

Presidential Proclamation Suspends Entry of Certain Chinese F and J Nonimmigrant Visa Holders

On June 1, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation that will ban the entry of certain Chinese F student visa or J trainee visa holders if they: Will engage in graduate study or research in the United States; AND They…

Jenny ZhanJune 5, 2020

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

I am in the U.S. on F-1 OPT status and I was selected/not selected in this year’s H-1B visa lottery. Does Cap-Gap Extension apply to me? Can I stay in the U.S. until September 30?

If you are currently in the U.S. on F-1 OPT status, your OPT work authorization expires soon, and your company filed an H-1B registration, you may be asking if you have to leave the U.S. immediately after your work authorization…

Jenny ZhanApril 7, 2020

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

What is the Last Action Rule? Should I be worried when I travel internationally after the H-1B petition was approved but before the H-1B effective start date?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: You were in the U.S. on a post-completion OPT and found an employer willing to sponsor you for an H-1B visa. The employer filed an H-1B cap petition that got approved in July with the…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 24, 2020

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Permanent Injunction on Unlawful Presence Rule for Students and Exchange Visitors

On February 6, 2020, a federal district judge has issued a permanent injunction to prevent USCIS from implementing the May 2018 Unlawful Presence Rule for students and exchange visitors. On May 18, 2018, USCIS issued a memorandum announcing that it…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 19, 2020

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law Visa Waivers

Preliminary Injunction Issued on August 2018 Unlawful Presence Memorandum for F, J, and M Visa Holders

On May 18, 2018, USCIS issued a memorandum announcing that it will radically revise how unlawful presence is accrued for students and exchange visitors who fail to maintain their F, J, or M visitor status. For the information on the…

Jenny ZhanMay 7, 2019

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USCIS Issues Revised Guidance on Unlawful Presence for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants

On May 18, 2018, USCIS issued a policy memorandum announcing that it will radically revise how unlawful presence is accrued for students and exchange visitors who fail to maintain their F, J, or M visitor status. To learn more about…

Jenny ZhanAugust 10, 2018

Immigration

Changes in Unlawful Presence Rules for Students and Exchange Visitors

In a policy memorandum issued on May 18, 2018, USCIS has announced that it will radically revise how unlawful presence is accrued for students and exchange visitors who fail to maintain their F, J, or M visitor status. Unlawful presence…

Jenny ZhanJune 5, 2018

Presidential Proclamation Suspends Entry of Certain Chinese F and J Nonimmigrant Visa Holders

I am in the U.S. on F-1 OPT status and I was selected/not selected in this year’s H-1B visa lottery. Does Cap-Gap Extension apply to me? Can I stay in the U.S. until September 30?

What is the Last Action Rule? Should I be worried when I travel internationally after the H-1B petition was approved but before the H-1B effective start date?

Permanent Injunction on Unlawful Presence Rule for Students and Exchange Visitors

Preliminary Injunction Issued on August 2018 Unlawful Presence Memorandum for F, J, and M Visa Holders

USCIS Issues Revised Guidance on Unlawful Presence for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants

Changes in Unlawful Presence Rules for Students and Exchange Visitors

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