Posts tagged F-1 Student Visa

Change in the Accrual of Unlawful Presence for F, M and J Nonimmigrants

USCIS has issued a new memorandum modifying its policy in determining the accrual of unlawful presence for F nonimmigrant students, J nonimmigrant exchange visitors and M nonimmigrant vocational students.

Ekaterina PowellMay 17, 2018F-1 Student Visa, J Exchange Visitor Visa, M Vocational Student Visa, United States Citizen and Immigration Services, USCIS, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Business Immigration Attorney, California, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Silicon ValleyComment

The Pitfalls of Changing Status to the F-1 Student Visa

There are often cases in which a nonimmigrant in the U.S. decides that he or she wishes to attend school or enroll in an educational program and therefore change status from one nonimmigrant category to an F-1 student visa. If the person is qualified, obtaining such a change of status should be simple enough. So why isn't it?

Ekaterina PowellDecember 26, 2017Change of Status, F-1 Student Visa, B-1, B-2, USCIS, Extension of Status, Immigration Law, Immigration Attorney, Education, Form I-539, Form I-20, San Diego, Los Angeles, Silicon ValleyComment

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