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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
My National Interest Exception application was denied. Will this affect my visa application in the future? COVID-19

My National Interest Exception application was denied. Will this affect my visa application in the future?

In July 2020, the Department of State announced that certain business and student travelers coming from Schengen countries or the U.K. (such as B-1 business visitors), treaty traders, or treaty investors may apply for a  National Interest Exception (“NIE”). The NIE allows such…
September 10, 2020
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What is SEVIS? Questions & Answers

What is SEVIS?

SEVIS is a Student and Exchange Visitor Identification System that is managed by SEVP (“Student and Exchange Visitor Program”). It is part of the National Security Investigation Division and collects certain information about visitors who are coming to the U.S.…
July 23, 2020
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I am in the U.S. on a post completion OPT and I filed a STEM OPT extension. Can I keep working after my OPT EAD expires and while the application is pending? Questions & Answers

I am in the U.S. on a post completion OPT and I filed a STEM OPT extension. Can I keep working after my OPT EAD expires and while the application is pending?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: You are currently in the U.S. working for Company X on your post-completion OPT. Your work authorization card is expiring on July 15 and you and your employer (Company X)  filed a STEM OPT extension…
July 22, 2020
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ICE Announces that International Students on F-1 Visas will Lose their Visas if their Coursework is Entirely Online ImmigrationNews

ICE Announces that International Students on F-1 Visas will Lose their Visas if their Coursework is Entirely Online

As Colleges and University announce their course work for next semester, some schools have changed their schedules to all online courses for students due to the COVID pandemic. As a result, ICE and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)…
July 8, 2020
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I was not selected in the H-1B lottery and I am in the U.S. on F-1 OPT Status. Can I enroll in another university? Will I get another 12 months of post completion OPT? H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

I was not selected in the H-1B lottery and I am in the U.S. on F-1 OPT Status. Can I enroll in another university? Will I get another 12 months of post completion OPT?

If you currently in the U.S. on F-1 OPT status, and you were not selected in this year’s H-1B lottery, you may be wondering if you could enroll in another University program and once you graduate, whether you can get…
May 8, 2020
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What is Cap-Gap Extension? Can I stay in the U.S. after my OPT work authorization card expires but before I am able to start working in H-1B status? H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration

What is Cap-Gap Extension? Can I stay in the U.S. after my OPT work authorization card expires but before I am able to start working in H-1B status?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: You are in the U.S. on F-1 OPT status and you are working for an employer. During the cap season, your employer files an H-1B Cap Change of Status petition and the case is selected…
September 30, 2019
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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
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