Student Visa

Key Points to Know

  • Some international students make the mistake of filing for status adjustment at the wrong time and it can make your intentions suspicious in the eyes of USCIS.
  • If you are out of status it’s considered illegal to stay in the U.S.; contact an immigration attorney as soon as possible to avoid any potential penalties.

Student Visa Articles

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    Change Status from F-1 Visa to Marriage-Based Green Card

    Published on April 15, 2024

    Many international students come to study in the United States every year through an F-1 nonimmigrant visa. The visa is granted only for the duration of each student’s program, with some additional months to gain work experience, after which you will need to return to your home country. The marriage green card process can be…

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    Ph.D. Green Card with EB-1 | Process & Tips

    Published on June 22, 2023

    Accomplishing the prestigious task of obtaining your Ph.D. is no easy feat. However, using it to get a green card may prove to be almost as challenging without help. Keep reading to view the requirements for an EB-1 Ph.D. Green Card and the best way to qualify for this distinguished immigrant visa.

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    M-1 Visa Complete Guide

    Published on March 09, 2023

    If you are a foreign national interested in pursuing a vocational or non-academic education/training in the United States, the M-1 Visa may be the right fit for you. This visa is not to be confused with the F Visa which is also a student visa but allows you to enter the United States to attend…

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    Best and Easiest Countries to Immigrate to in 2023: Top 5 List

    Published on February 20, 2023

    If you are looking for a fresh start, new opportunities, or maybe even some exciting challenges, here is a list of the top 5 easiest countries to immigrate to. There are numerous reasons why someone would want to move to another country, and we want to help and guide you to make your immigration journey…

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    J-1 Visa Documents Checklist Guide

    Published on January 10, 2023

    The J-1 exchange visitor visa is for applicants who are visiting the U.S. temporarily to participate in an approved program for the acquisition of skill and knowledge before returning home to their home country. Unlike other nonimmigrant work visas, J-1 applicants are not sponsored by employers; they are sponsored by certain programs approved by the…

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    Transfer F-1 Status to H-1B – Without OPT or Graduation Guide

    Published on January 07, 2023

    The F-1 visa is a student category visa, allowing holders to come to the United States as full-time students. But many students want to transition to working in the U.S. after their studies, and the H-1B visa is one of the most popular work visas available. The question is: can you transfer to an H-1B…

  • F-1 Grace Period 2023

    OPT Grace Period

    Published on November 19, 2022

    The F-1 visa exists for foreign nationals who want to come to the United States and enroll as full-time academic students at an accredited university, college, conservatory, high school, elementary, or other educational institution (including language training programs). Individuals interested in attending a vocational or nonacademic institution should explore the M visa program. The U.S….

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    I-94 Expiration Dates and Visa Status

    Published on October 24, 2022

    Form I-94 is the arrival/departure record that visitors to the United States receive at a border entry crossing. When you enter the country via air, you receive a card to fill in which you must hand to a border control officer on the ground. This system has undergone an upgrade and is now completely electronic….