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USCIS to Publish Revised Form I-539 and New Form I-539A
Changes to form I539. This is an announcement from the USCIS: We have revised Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status and will publish the revised form […]
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- Breaking News
USCIS Issues Revised Final Guidance on Unlawful Presence for Students and Exchange Visitors
Guidance Updated After Public Comment Period WASHINGTON, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a revised final policy memorandum (PDF, 129 KB) related to unlawful presence […]
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Federal Register Changed not to allow third party placement of OPT student!
Following an abrupt change of the Federal Register, it seems that the USCIS has decided that third party placement of OPT students are not acceptable. The amendment […]
- Breaking News
Consulting companies can place STEM OPT students but cannot sign the form I-983
After a clarification from DHS that placement companies also known as consulting companies can actually place students on 24 Months STEM OPT, there is still the question […]
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Shah Peerally Law Show June 30th 2016
This law shows covers H4 visa and H4 EADs most frequently asked questions including changing jobs while and spouse on H4 EAD, revocation of I-140 impact on […]
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What is/are acceptable field(s) to be filled for CPT or OPT employment.
Following a question by AILA members on CPT and OPT, this is what the USCIS answered: Some Designated School Officials (DSOs) endorse Forms I-20 with only the […]
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The STEM OPT list of degree falling under Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
May 16 2016 – The new STEM OPT of 24 months came out on May 10 2016 but it has completely redefined STEM OPT including the degrees […]
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Immigration Law Show – May 12 2016
May 12 2016 – The Shah Peerally Law Show today covered the main issue of STEM OPT with questions and answers from callers on the topic and […]
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Seven Things Consulting Companies should consider in hiring OPT students.
With the coming of the new rules on STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT), many students and employers are wondering whether they should actually hire students on OPT […]
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Revised Guidance for SEVIS Workarounds and STEM OPT Transition
May 5 2016 – “After consultation with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is revising its guidance on the handling […]
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OPT Denials especially based on the 30 day Rule
Recently there has been a surge in OPT denials because of some of the reasons below: 1. OPT filed not meeting the 30 day rule 2. OPT denied […]
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UNNJ Students – Is it possible to move to Canada?
April 19, 2016 – Due to the fact that many students are now eager to leave the US, we have been contacted by many for possibilities in […]
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