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Can I change status from B-1/B-2 to F-1?

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 main ways to can come to the U.S. and attend…

Jenny ZhanOctober 29, 2020

Immigration

I am a legal permanent resident with parents who would like to visit me and my family. We want to know if it is true that my parents will be denied entry to the US on a tourist visa if they refuse to allow immigration authorities to search their electronic devices such as their phones and computer laptops?

Although the state of the law regarding the extent of authority an immigration officer, “CBP officer” has to search electronic devices such as a cell phone or laptop is unclear and pending litigation in US courts, the short answer is…

Jenny ZhanOctober 20, 2020

Questions & Answers

Can I study in the U.S. on a B-2 tourist visa?

B-2 visa is a non-immigrant visa for temporary visitors who want to visit the United States for pleasure. Please note that if you qualify for ESTA, you can come to the U.S. as a Visa Waiver Visitor and you do not have to…

Jenny ZhanAugust 17, 2020

Approvals

B-2 Extension approval for a Cohabitating Parent of a Temporary Worker

We just had an B-2 extension approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration services for a cohabitating parent of a temporary worker. Certain family members who are not eligible for dependent visas may be granted B-2 visas and subsequent B-2 extensions…

Jenny ZhanAugust 3, 2020