f-1 visa

Hey everyone, I’m seeking advice on navigating the immigration process for my partner to move to the U.S.. I’d greatly appreciate any insights or guidance from those who’ve been through similar situations or have expertise in this area. My girlfriend and I are in a committed, long-distance...

Hi, I am an Indian Passport Holder. I wanted to know how risky is it and what are the implications of travel outside of US and re-entry into US on a F-1 Visa and approved I-140 (Eb-2 NIW). The PD is backlogged. Also if such travel is done would it affect a change of status from F-1 to O-1/H-1B...

Currently, I am on F1 STEM OPT (2nd year). My approved H1B petition was withdrawn on September 28, 2023, because the client for the petition had no role for me, and I have been on the bench as of October 1st. However, I have recently secured another client with the same employer. Is it possible...

My academic transcripts have mismatched names due to a mistake. Their correction process is taking too long.My passport and ID documents have my name in the correct format. Can I still apply for F-1 or would this pose a problem? My university has said it wouldn't be a problem as long as my...

Hi everyone, I was arrested last year and charged with false imprisonment but the charge was dismissed by court and case sealed. I am now applying to change my visa status from B2 to F1 and wonder what impact that arrest record would have on my application. I know the USCIS have access to all...

Hi there, I won H1B lottery in 2020 and got its approval (I-797B received) in another country. Because of the pandemic and company-related issues, I never tried to activate my H1B through visa stamping at a US consulate. Now I have decided to go straight to a full-time Master program in US in...

Hi, I lost my Indian passport as an F-1 student yesterday. I have filed a police complaint today and will next contact the embassy to issue a new passport. Here are my following worries that I would love to get answered from Rajiv. 1. I came in the fall and I am currently enrolled in my...

Hi. I have to apply for my F-1 visa in a few months, as I have to enter the US for studying in the fall of 2021. My uncle is a Legal US citizen and has applied for the I-485 petition long back, and it has around 2-3 years remaining. I might turn 21 before the petition is over. I am not sure if...

Hi I am a US citizen who is engaged to an international student on an F-1 visa. My girlfriend graduated from school on 12/12/2019 and currently living with me in the US on her 60 day grace period which will end on 2/14/2020. We are getting married at the end of this January and we have prepared...

What should I do, if my fiance is on H1-B status in the US, should I mention him as the immediate relatives in the DS 160 form (for an F-1 visa)? I am not married while filling visa application but I will be getting married before visa interview.

Hello Dear, I'm a grad student on F-1 visa. I've done full time CPT in summer, which is extended by the company for the fall semester. I have 8 credits left (2 for CPT, 6 course credits), and this is my final semester. 9 credits are required for full time enrollment. Can I work on full time CPT...

i have applied to 3 universities for spring 2017, probably will get from all of three, bt problem is i have already completed my vocation study in MIS and took opt for 3 months then after m planing to pursue my master in same stream which is MIS , so i am going back to india to change my status...

hello I am a student with a terminated SEVIS more than 5 months because my record transfer did not go through but I did not find out until recently because my school claimed to have informed me but I did not know however i have always attended full course classes at a community collge and i...