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Maintaining F-1 Student Visa Status

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International students, who commonly have what is known as an F-1 visa, are authorized to enter the U.S. to pursue full-time academic degrees at accredited institutions, certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

How U.S. Visa Applicants Can Protect Their Status Amidst Heightened Scrutiny

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have indicated they will focus with more scrutiny on social media vetting for student and exchange visitor applicants. These...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

What Student Visa Holders and Employers Need to Know About Recent Student Visa Rescissions and Increased Scrutiny

The Department of State (DOS) has recently increased scrutiny of existing student visa holders and those requesting new student visas at U.S. consulates abroad. Some F-1 visas and SEVIS records have been rescinded or...more

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What’s Changing to H-1B Cap Gap for F-1 Students?

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule (89 FR 10354) that significantly changes the H-1B Cap Gap period. This rule automatically extends the duration of status and any employment authorization...more

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F-1 Student Status and Work Authorizations

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An F-1 Visa (Academic Student) allows a person to enter the United States as a full-time student. Many F-1 students want to work since U.S. college and university programs can be expensive — particularly for foreign students....more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

New Key Updates to the H-1B Visa Program: What Employers Need to Know

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule with key updates to the H-1B specialty occupation nonimmigrant visa program. The final rule is aimed at modernizing the H-1B program by improving efficiency...more

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A Glimpse into the Trump 2.0 Business Immigration Landscape

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Share It is pretty clear what President-elect Donald Trump intends to do regarding border enforcement, honoring his pledge to launch the largest domestic deportation operation in U.S. history, but little has been reported on...more

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Navigating State Driver’s License Requirements for Foreign Nationals: A Guide for Employers

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As an employer, it’s important to support your foreign national employees, especially when it comes to navigating the complexities of various U.S. laws. One such process is obtaining a state driver’s license, as the...more

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USCIS Updates Guidance for International Student Visa Classifications

USCIS provided updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual with regard to the F-1 and M visa classifications utilized by international students for vocational, graduate and post-graduate study at U.S. academic institutions....more

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Alternative Options for Foreign National Employees Not Selected in USCIS’ FY 2025 H-1B Registration Lottery

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The H-1B Electronic Registration Selection Process debuted in March 2020 for fiscal year 2021 H-1B cap-subject petitions. The barrier to entry dropped significantly with the introduction of the electronic registration...more

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USCIS Updates Policy Manual on F, M Visa Status International Students’ Present Intent-to-Depart

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Students studying in the United States in F or M visa status must have a foreign residence that they have no intention of abandoning. A new USCIS policy manual update has clarified that being the beneficiary of a PERM...more

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USCIS Issues New Guidance on F and M Student Visa Classifications

On December 20, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its official policy manual chapters on F and M nonimmigrant student classifications....more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Premium Processing Available for Certain F-1 EAD Applications

OVERVIEW As previously forecasted, USCIS has now expanded premium processing service to I-765, Applications for Employment Authorization, filed by certain F-1 students seeing work authorization in connection with Optional...more

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USCIS Changes Policy Guidance Regarding Special Student Relief

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced that it is clarifying the validity period of off-campus employment authorization for international students pursuant to the Special Student Relief (SSR)...more

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Work Visas and One International College Athlete’s Slam Dunk on His Name, Image, and Likeness Rights

A basketball player from the Dominican Republic could be the first prospective National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athlete to secure an O-1 temporary work visa for those with “extraordinary ability” in athletics...more

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International Students, F-1 Visas, Graduation and . . . Work in the U.S.?

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Many international students present in the U.S. on an F-1 visa are eager to jump out of the classroom into the U.S. workforce. After graduation, those international students—many of whom come from less fortunate...more

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USCIS to Accept Electronic I-765 OPT EAD Applications

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The USCIS is modernizing its processes and moving towards electronic filing for student work documents.  On April 12, 2021, USCIS announced that it will begin accepting Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization...more

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What To Expect On Immigration From The Biden Administration

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The Trump administration has enacted more than 400 immigration policy changes. That’s one change every 3.65 days the administration has been in office. Weary from the whiplash of changes and weight of additional work, many...more

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Beltway Buzz - August 2020 #4

DOL Issues Back-to-School Leave Guidance. On August 27, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) updated its frequently asked questions regarding paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus...more

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Administration Steps Closer To Issuing End Dates On Student Visas

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to push forward a proposed rule that would set a maximum period of authorized stay for students. Although the details of the rule are unknown, the draft reportedly has been...more

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Beltway Buzz - May 2019 #3

Spring Regulatory Agenda Issued. On May 22, 2019, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) released the administration’s Spring 2019 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. Before diving into the...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Part 3: Small Changes in Immigration Policies with Respect to International Students Have Major Impact

In this series, Partner Danielle Rizzo explores how several small changes to student visa policy by the Trump Administration are having a major impact on the international student population in the United States. These...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Small Changes in Immigration Policies with Respect to International Students Have Major Impact

In this series, Partner Danielle Rizzo explores how several small changes to student visa policy by the Trump Administration are having a major impact on the international student population in the United States. These...more

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DHS Releases Ambitious 2018 Regulatory Agenda

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its fall 2018 regulatory agenda, laying out its rulemaking goals through 2019. The published timeline is aspirational and does not represent a strict schedule....more

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