Immigration Briefs

Topic

Student

A collection of 5 issues

F-1 Students - Be Careful.

[https://adamfrankesq.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/unknown.jpeg]There are many pitfalls for those in F-1 status. Some of which I have talked about before. I want to discuss two potential pitfalls that have been in the news recently: The creation of a fake University by ICE to ensnare

STEM OPT Transition Information

For those who are wondering about the new STEM rules, and how the old rules will be stopped and the new rules will be implemented, keep reading. If My Application Was Filed On Or Before May 9, 2016, Under Which Rules Will It Be Adjudicated? USCIS will transition into the

STEM OPT Transition Information

For those who are wondering about the new STEM rules, and how the old rules will be stopped and the new rules will be implemented, keep reading. If My Application Was Filed On Or Before May 9, 2016, Under Which Rules Will It Be Adjudicated? USCIS will transition into the

USCIS Issued New STEM OPT Rules on October 19, 2015

On October 19, 2015 USCIS issued a proposed rule regarding STEM OPT extensions for those in F-1 status. If you were not aware, USCIS was sued in Federal Court over the previous rules as there was no formal rule-making on those. The Court gave USCIS until February of 2016 to

USCIS Issued New STEM OPT Rules on October 19, 2015

On October 19, 2015 USCIS issued a proposed rule regarding STEM OPT extensions for those in F-1 status. If you were not aware, USCIS was sued in Federal Court over the previous rules as there was no formal rule-making on those. The Court gave USCIS until February of 2016 to