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Sept 30, 2021, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)

2 years ago By Chief Editor

Nonimmigrant Visas

Green Card

Discussion Topics, Thursday, September 30, 2021:

FAQ: Obtaining student or visitor's visa while a green card is pending || Continuing to use H-1B when I return on Advance Parole || Nuances of changing employers during the green card process || Green card holder working on multiple jobs - Is it legal? || How long can green card holders stay outside the U.S.? || Effect of a career change on naturalization process and timing.

Applicants for Change of Status to F-1 Student No Longer Need to Submit Subsequent Applications to ‘Bridge the Gap’

2 years ago By Chief Editor

Release Date

07/20/2021

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.

Can Student Visa Holders Apply for a Green Card?

2 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

This article was submitted to and published in The Economic Times.

Link to Rajiv's Author Page in The Economic Times.

Rajiv's Article - Can student visa holders apply for a Green Card?

2 years ago By Chief Editor

Published by: The Economic Times - Date: June 30, 2021

Synopsis

A green card is considered to have been filed usually when an application for an immigrant visa (Form I-140) is filed with the USCIS. The majority of the green cards require preclearance from the US Department of Labor, referred to as labor certification or PERM petition.

For more on this article please see the attachment below.

Business or Employment Related Travel to the USA During Ban - National Interest Exception NIE

2 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

The travel bans necessitated by the COVID pandemic have created much flux and uncertainty. Synthesizing the information now finally available from various US government sources, it is clearer now that many intending travelers can seek and obtain an exemption from the ban under a series of provisions for a National Interest Exception (NIE).

Do you Qualify for an NIE?

You should be able to apply for an NIE to overcome the ban on travel to the USA if you meet any one or more of the following categories:

EB-1 Visa QnA Part 2, Green card for students, young professionals, Conversation with Yudi

3 years ago By Chief Editor

Profession/Occupation

Students

Nonimmigrant Visas

Green Card

Immigration QnA for Employers, Webinar with ITServe

3 years ago By admin

Profession/Occupation

Employers and HR

Nonimmigrant Visas

ICE Proposes Changes to International Student Programs

10 years ago By Chief Editor

WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is proposing changes to the requirements governing its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) that are intended to improve management of international student programs and increase opportunities for study by spouses and children of nonimmigrant students.

I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System

10 years ago By Chief Editor

Student Visa and Employment

10 years ago By Chief Editor

If you would like to study as a full-time student in the United States, you will need a student visa. There are two nonimmigrant visa categories for persons wishing to study in the United States. These visas are commonly known as the F and M visas.

You may enter in the F-1 or M-1 visa category provided you meet the following criteria:

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