Inadmissibility Waivers Associated With U Visa Petitions

In this article, we examine waivers for U visa petitioners under section 212(d)(14) and section 212(d)(3). Waiver requests are filed on the Form I-192.

Adjustment of Status for Conditional Permanent Residents Who Lose Status

USCIS issued guidance on when a conditional permanent resident whose status was terminated is not subject to INA 245(d) and may adjust status on a new basis.

DHS Proposes New Rule to Extend STEM OPT Program

DHS has proposed new rules for the STEM OPT extension program for F1 STEM students. In addition to continuing the program, it would extend STEM OPT extensions

DHS List of STEM-Designated Programs

This article includes the chart of STEM-designated degree programs. An F1 student with a degree in a STEM-designated program may be eligible for a STEM OPT extension.

Reinstatement of F1 Status

This article explains when a student out of F1 status due to a violation of F1 status is eligible for reinstatement of F1 status without departing the USA

TN Status for NAFTA Professionals (Citizens of Canada and Mexico)

This article explains the rules for TN Status for NAFTA professionals and when a TN visa is required. It also goes over TD dependents and extending TN nonimmigrant status.

P3 Visa for Artists or Entertainers who are Part of a Culturally Unique Program

The P3 visa allows P3 artists or entertainers to participate in a culturally unique program in the USA while on P3 status. This article will explain P3 status.

Mental Health Issues in the Particularly Serious Crime Analysis

Examining new rules for evaluating mental health concerns in determining whether an offense is a particularly serious crime for asylum. Matter of B-Z-R-

P2 Visa for Artists or Entertainers in a Reciprocal Exchange Program

P2 reciprocal exchange program category is for a P2 artist or entertainer to enter on a P2 visa as part of a reciprocal exchange program. We will explain P2 status.

Certain asylum applicants can request employment authorization online

The USCIS is now allowing most asylum applications who are eligible to apply for employment authorization due to their applications pending for more than 150 days to file the Form I-765 online.