f-1 visa

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 My approved H1B petition was withdrawn on September 28, 2023, because the client for the petition had no role for me, and I have been on the bench as of October 1st.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...