Can Student Visa Holders Apply for a Green Card?
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Applicants for Change of Status to F-1 Student No Longer Need to Submit Subsequent Applications to ‘Bridge the Gap’
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced new policy guidance that eliminates the need for individuals who have applied for a change of status (COS) to F-1 student to apply to change or extend their nonimmigrant status while their initial F-1 COS application is pending.
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Nov 10, 2023, Rajiv in QnA session on behalf of students, young professionals
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FAQ’s:
- Working outside the United States on H-1B visa and the implications for remote employees
- Handling a temporary break on the H-1B visa: Transitioning from work to school and back
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Handling a temporary break on the H-1B visa: Transitioning from work to school and back
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I am working on an H-1B visa, and I want to leave my job and join full-time school for a couple of years. I want to start working again using my same H-1B visa when my studies are completed. So, how can I do that by staying within the U.S.?
FAQ Transcript
If you have been through the lottery once, you're exempt for the next 6 years. You can go back and resume H-1B without worrying about the lottery. H-1B eligibility is based on your qualifications and job requirements, irrespective of your specific job role.