F-1 Visa

F-1 OPT and STEM OPT students obtain settlement in Li v USCIS case

3 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

The following settlement was reached in Li v. USCIS in favor of the OPT and STEM OPT applicant students suffering from delays and rejections:

22 July 2021: Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)

3 years ago By Chief Editor

Immigration.com

Community Conference Call

Nonimmigrant Visas

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Discussion Topics, Thursday, July 22, 2021:

F-1 students no longer need to file bridge petitions - USCIS policy change on COS

3 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

07/20/2021

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today 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?

3 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

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

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F-1 Student Traveling Through Mexico to Avoid The India Travel Ban

3 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

Please find below my experience traveling on F-1 as a student from India to the US under covid-related travel restrictions.

24 June 2021: Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)

3 years ago By Chief Editor

Nonimmigrant Visas

Green Card

Discussion Topics, Thursday, June 24, 2021:

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Situation for F-1 and J-1 students to travel or travel back to the United States

3 years ago By Chief Editor

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What is the situation for F-1 and J-1 students to travel or travel back to the United States?

F-1 students who already have their visa stamped on the passport can travel back in July. Those who do not have a visa stamping will have to wait for either the consulates in India to open (currently processing only emergency visas, which could include imminent academic session), or try obtaining a student visa in a country other than India. J-1 students will need to apply for National Interest Exemption, which should be given, but only when the consulates open for business.

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National Interest Exemption for Visas – For Students

3 years ago By Chief Editor

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Today I got NIE waiver approval from the US consulate. They sent the approval mail with a passport number. I have a valid USA visa. I am planning to travel back to the USA in a week. What doc's required to travel ? or NIE waiver is sufficient?

You have not told us what type of visa you possess. In addition to the NIE, you must meet all the usual requirements for your visa type.

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