Immigration Blog

Overview of 24-Month STEM OPT Extensions

This article discusses the new rules for 24-month STEM OPT extensions, including the STEM OPT extension rules for students under the old rules as of May 10, 2016.

Overview of Optional Practical Training

This article explains the rules for the three types of optional practical training: pre-completion OPT, post-completion OPT, and 24-month STEM OPT extensions.

Legacy INS Guidance on Whether Acceptance of Tenant Relocation Assistance Implicates F1 Status/Public Charge Concerns

This article details a legacy INS Genco Opinion addressing whether tenant relocation assistance implicated financial assistance and public charge concerns for F1 students.

Cap-Gap Relief for Extension of F1 Status and OPT EAD

This article explains the rules and regulations surrounding H1B cap-gap relief for F1 students facing an H1B cap gap in applying for change of status to H1B.

Changing to and from F-1 Status

Process to change Visitor Visa B1/B2 status to F1 Student Visa to USA

Maintaining F-1 Student Visa Status

While on F-1 visa status, students are required to follow certain rules and regulations in order to maintain their F-1 student visa status.

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