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Updated Guidance on F-1 Visa Issuance
In February 2023, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) provided updated guidance that consular officers can now issue an F or M student visa up to 365 days in.
Read article →USCIS Announces Premium Processing; New Online-Filing Procedures for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT Extensions
USCIS expands premium processing for F-1 OPT & STEM OPT extensions. File Form I-765 online for faster processing. Learn eligibility & new procedures.
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USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion for EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions and Future Expansion for F-1
USCIS expands premium processing for EB-1 and EB-2 I-140 petitions. Get expert immigration guidance from Akula & Associates. Contact us at (972) 241-4698 today.
Read article →ACICS Loss of Recognition May Affect Certain Students Applying for English Language Study and 24-month STEM OPT Extension Progra
Learn how ACICS loss of recognition affects English language study and 24-month STEM OPT extension programs for international students.
Read article →US Embassy in India to close in-person appointments for student visas
The Embassy of US in India has announced that it is closing in-person appointments for students after interviewing a record number of applicants for the.
Read article →Can I Work in the U.S. as an International Student?
Studying in the United States can be expensive for American and international students alike. Therefore, obtaining employment opportunities can be extremely.
Read article →USCIS Updates Guidance for Applicants for Change of Status to F-1 Student
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides certain nonimmigrants the opportunity to request a change to a different nonimmigrant classification for.
Read article →What’s the Best Visa for Students?
When searching for a visa, it can be difficult to know where to start. While there are two main categories of visas in the United States, nonimmigrant and.
Read article →In a Win for International Students, Federal District Court Permanently Enjoins Change in ‘Unlawful Presence’ Policy
U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs, of North Carolina, issued a decision on February 6, 2020, permanently enjoining nationwide the Trump administration’s.
Read article →University Application Numbers Drop as Foreign Students Look Elsewhere for Opportunities
With the new administration came a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment, and America’s education institutions are feeling the changes. Fewer and fewer foreign.
Read article →Student Visa Basics
A student that wishes to enter the United States will need to obtain a student visa. As there are numerous student visas, it is possible to obtain the wrong.
Read article →Can I Change Status from an F-1 Student Visa to an Employment Visa?
International students in the United States may pursue Optional Practical Training (OPT). Learn about the requirements for OPT and how F-1 students can seek.
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