F1 Visa
Myth 7 – OPT is Available Only After Graduation
Should you apply for OPT to continue to work when CPT is not available? Myth 7 – We need to graduate and get OPT to start working for a company Myth 7 – We need to graduate and get OPT to start working for a company If you get an internship off-campus, then you can…
Read MoreHow to Get FICA Tax Refund for F1, OPT & STEM OPT
Students on CPT, OPT, STEM OPT are exempt from FICA Taxes (Social Security and Medicare Taxes). In other words, you don’t have to pay FICA taxes on your paycheck. Some employers would deduct those taxes from your paycheck. But, you can get a refund on FICA taxes from the IRS. This guide will walk you…
Read MoreFICA Taxes Refund Timeline – 6 Months & More
Have you applied for a FICA tax refund with IRS? Then you are probably want to know the FICA Tax refund timeline and process. I remember some F1, OPT students posting timeline as quick as four weeks. But things have changed now. It will take about six months to get your FICA tax refund. Provided,…
Read MoreNew SEVP Policy: Direct Relationship Between Employment and Area of Study to be Determined by DSO
On Sept. 30, 2019, SEVP published new policy guidance – “Practical Training: Determining a Direct Relationship Between Employment and a Student’s Major Area of Study.” This new SEVP policy was published on Sep 30, 2019. Not many DSO’s will be aware of this new guidance yet. Please share this page with your DSO and ask…
Read More3 Ways to Expedite Your OPT or H4 EAD Application with USCIS (with Case Study)
You want to know how to expedite EAD or OPT card from USCIS? By the end of this article, you will learn the following OPT Timeline with expedite request How to file EAD expedite request How to submit proof for financial loss And, you will see real examples and step by step process. You may…
Read MoreCourt Issued Nationwide Preliminary Injunction for Unlawful Presence Memo. What Does That Mean?
Nationwide Preliminary Injunction for Unlawful Presence Memo! What does that even mean? What about the word Enjoins in the following statement? “The motion is GRANTED in that the Court hereby enjoins implementation, in all applications, of the memorandum titled “Accrual of Unlawful Presence and F, J, and M Nonimmigrants” Is that good or bad? You…
Read MoreF1 Visa for PhD Rejected After Lost Passport & 3 Years Into PhD
Three unique things about this F1 Visa Interview for a Ph.D. stands out. F1 Visa Denied for Ph.D. Don’t Take US Visa Interview for granted The student has only one more year left on Ph.D. Following F1 Visa interview for Ph.D. was shared by a student and you can read the interview experience and my…
Read MoreF1 Visa Interview Experience – Fall 2019 – Review, Analysis and Lessons Learned
Here’s an F-1 Visa Interview Fall 2019 – Rejection experience, where you can learn several lessons to help you with your F1 Visa interview and avoid rejection. What’s Included in this article: Student Profile F1 Visa Interview Experience (Rejected) [Video] F1 Visa Interview Analysis Quiz – Guess How Many Mistakes Interview Analysis Lessons Learned Approval Chances…
Read MoreDay 1 CPT Students, Have You Accrued Unlawful Presence & Do You Have to Depart the USA?
Here’s a look at various scenarios and solutions, and discussed. Certain students on F1 Visa can potentially face 3 years ban starting Feb 5, 2019, due to the unlawful presence memo that went into effect on Aug 9, 2018. Let me ask you this – Do you know for sure you are not accruing unlawful presence? Here’s the…
Read MoreF1 Visa Rejected Twice for Bachelors Degree – I’ve Got No Options Other Than To Die
I’ve been rejected twice by the US Consulate at New Delhi for Spring. I wanted to pursue B.S. in Computer Science. I got admission with a scholarship worth $10,375 per year. But things didn’t turn out as expected on both F1 Visa Interviews. First F1 Visa Experience Me: Good Morning Sir! (Smilingly) VO: Hey, A…
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