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The term Change of Status (COS) is the name given to the process through which a person can change from one temporary status (nonimmigrant) to another temporary status without having to leave the United States. Typical examples of this process are changing from a student visa status to H-1B. Usually, a successful COS is evidenced by the USCIS issuing you a new I-94.

Changing status from a temporary visa to a green card within the United States is also a change of status, but it is technically referred to as Adjustment of Status (AOS). 

Discussing allegations of fraud and consequences when a short-term visa holder tries to convert to green card or another long-term visa from within the US.

1 April 2021

The US State Department has made the following announcement today regarding the phased resumption of visa services.

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People have been asking us about USCIS "warrant issued for background check" for failure to report a change of address by filing Form AR-11.  While it is true that until you are naturalized, you are required to update your change of address each time within 10 days of moving; this email is a scam.  DO NOT WORRY.

For instance, see the Header.  It is NOT from a .Gov domain.  I have reviewed the metadata as well.

Overview

An internal Trump administration proposal lists the following countries whose citizens could face restrictions on entering the U.S. Some countries may change in any final order.

Text of The Biden Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (Immigration, See Sec. 5)

Signed October 30, 2023

Renewal of Visas within the USA

Here is the text of the visa renewal program within the USA as of December 20, 2023. We have highlighted the appropriate notable points for your convenience

DEPARTMENT OF STATE https://federalregister.gov/d/2023-28160, and on https://govinfo.gov

For international students on an F-1 visa in the United States, the STEM OPT extension program provides an opportunity to gain valuable work experience after graduation while extending their stay in the US for a chance of an H-1B lottery win. Concomitantly, the program is invaluable for US employers in facilitating access to well-qualified workers, most with graduate degrees.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 8 CFR Part 214

[CIS No. 2766-24; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2023-0005] RIN 1615-AC70

Improving the H-1B Registration Selection Process and Program Integrity AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, DHS.

Effective May 11, 2023, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) ended its Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) guidance, consistent with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, following the end of the COVID-19 National Emergency

USCIS Provides Guidance on Employment Authorization Documents Based on Compelling Circumstances

Release Date 

06/14/2023

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today released policy guidance on the eligibility criteria for initial and renewal applications for employment authorization documents (EADs) in compelling circumstances based on existing regulatory requirements at 8 CFR 204.5(p).

The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) assists individuals and employers in resolving difficulties they are experiencing with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This page covers what CIS can and cannot help with and how you can submit a request for case assistance with the office.