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02 Dec 2016

My husband and I are full-time students in F-1 status. We are currently expecting our first child. After the birth of our baby, I would like to reduce my course load to part-time, but continue to take classes towards my master’s degree. Is this permitted?

Answer To be able to take classes on a part-time basis, you may need to apply for a change of status from F-1 to F-2 as a spouse of an F-1 student. Individuals in F-2 status are permitted to enroll in less than a full-time study,...

28 Nov 2016

Some Questions Answered on I-983 Training Plans for STEM OPT Students

Representatives of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) recently addressed some common questions regarding the completion of the training plan for STEM OPT students (form I-983). A number of important topics were discussed, including the issue of potentially placing an F-1 STEM OPT student...

14:04 / Compliance / F-1 / For Employers / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student

18 Nov 2016

My application for a 24-month STEM OPT extension is currently pending. However, I received a new job offer and would like to change employers. Is this permitted? Do I need to do anything?

Answer If a student on OPT changes employers while his/her STEM OPT application is pending, s/he has to report the change of employers to the DSO, provide the DSO with a new Training Plan (I-983 form) completed and signed by both the employer and the student,...

20:32 / F-1 / FAQs / Student

04 Nov 2016

What are the self-evaluation reporting requirements for F-1 students on 24-month STEM OPT if the student changes employers during employment?

Answer The 24-month STEM OPT rule that went into effect on May 10, 2016, contains several reporting requirements for both the employer and the student employee. With regard to the self-evaluation requirement, the student must complete self-evaluation reports using the attachments to Form I-983 signed by...

06:55 / F-1 / FAQs / Student

03 Oct 2016

My OPT application was denied. Can a motion to reopen / reconsider help in getting it approved?

Answer This depends on the reason for the OPT denial. In some cases, an OPT denial can be reversed. One should consult a qualified attorney to review the specifics of your case. (03.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...

18:43 / F-1 / FAQs / Student

30 Sep 2016

While working on optional practical training (OPT) in F-1 status, my H1B petition was filed by my employer. The USCIS issued a request for evidence (RFE), …

... requiring more information on the job offer and maintenance of F-1 status. My employer responded, but the USCIS denied it, noting that I failed to maintain valid F-1 status. Can I continue working on OPT, since it does not expire for a few more...

15:06 / F-1 / FAQs / Student

29 Sep 2016

CIS Ombudsman’s Updates on EAD and H1B Processing Delays

The Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) held a teleconference on August 31, 2016 to discuss processing delays for certain types of cases. More specifically, the teleconference focused on adjudication delays of applications for employment authorization documents (EADs), change-of-status (COS) applications, and H1B petitions...

12:23 / B-2 / Employment Based / F-1 / For Employers / For Individuals / H1B / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / USCIS News / Visitor / Worker

28 Sep 2016

SEVP Quarterly Report on International Students in the U.S.

Each quarter, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) releases a report that provides key data from the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) on the makeup of international students who study in the United States. A look at these quarterly reports can be...

12:05 / F-1 / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student

19 Sep 2016

I filed my OPT extension one day late. Will that be a problem?

Answer If the STEM extension was filed after the expiration of the person's current OPT status, it will likely be denied, I'm afraid. (19.Sep.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...

20:26 / F-1 / FAQs / Student / Worker

01 Aug 2016

I am in school on F-1. If I file a change of status to H-4, do I have to remain in school until the application is approved?

Answer Generally speaking, it is permissible to stay in the U.S. based upon a timely filed request to change status. Thus, if the H-4 is properly filed while still holding F-1, it is possible to stay and wait for the H-4 decision without continuing to comply...

12:47 / F-1 / FAQs / For Families / H-4 Dependents / Nonimmigrant Family / Student

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My husband and I are full-time students in F-1 status. We are currently expecting our first child. After the birth of our baby, I would like to reduce my course load to part-time, but continue to take classes towards my master’s degree. Is this permitted?

Some Questions Answered on I-983 Training Plans for STEM OPT Students

My application for a 24-month STEM OPT extension is currently pending. However, I received a new job offer and would like to change employers. Is this permitted? Do I need to do anything?

What are the self-evaluation reporting requirements for F-1 students on 24-month STEM OPT if the student changes employers during employment?

My OPT application was denied. Can a motion to reopen / reconsider help in getting it approved?

While working on optional practical training (OPT) in F-1 status, my H1B petition was filed by my employer. The USCIS issued a request for evidence (RFE), …

CIS Ombudsman’s Updates on EAD and H1B Processing Delays

SEVP Quarterly Report on International Students in the U.S.

I filed my OPT extension one day late. Will that be a problem?

I am in school on F-1. If I file a change of status to H-4, do I have to remain in school until the application is approved?

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