Visa to USA – F1, H1B, H4.
Proposed F1 Visa students rule for Fall 2020 is Rescinded (canceled) by the government. The timeline: July 6, 2020 – F1 Visa Rule Proposed – New Guidelines July 7, 2020 – FAQ’s was Published July 8, 2020 – Harvard and MIT Filed a Lawsuit July 14, 2020 – ICE Rescinds the Proposed rule Several Universities…
In this article (and video), you can learn about the Green Card Process and various steps involved for EB1, EB2, and EB3 category. You may be applying for Green Card via Employment-Based (EB) from H1B or L1 or another visa status, but for the most part, the EB2 and EB3 steps remain the same. Here’s…
Today (July 7, 2020), ICE published FAQs to clarify further the New Proposed Changes for F1 and M1 Students for Fall 2020 Semester. Update – July 8, 2020 – 10:40 AM – There is confusion among DSO about SEVIS Record Termination – Can a student’s outside the USA for more than 5 months keep their…
Breaking News – SEVP modifies temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking online courses during the fall 2020 semester. Here’s the official press release. Temporary Exemption that was announced earlier in the year is now modified. Note – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to publish the procedures and responsibilities in the Federal Register as a…
President Trump made changes to the Travel Ban Executive order he signed on April 22, 2020. It’s a minor change but closes a loophole (I would say) from the original Executive Order. By now, you should be familiar with the Travel Ban on H1B, H4, L, J1, and H2B Visas. If you are not, then read…
Travel Ban Executive Order affects the H1B, H4, L1A, L1B, L2, J1, J2 Visa categories. You probably know that by know. Here are key takeaways from the Executive Order. If you are in the US on H1B or H4 visa, you can travel outside the US and get back into the US if your visa…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is rescinding (canceling, revoking) two policy memos regarding the processing of certain H1B Visa petitions effective immediately. What is a USCIS Policy Memo? The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) was enacted in 1952. The INA collected many provisions and reorganized the structure of immigration law. The INA has been amended…
Several students on F1 Visa on OPT or STEM OPT have received an email from U.S. Consulate about Notice of Visa Revocation. Here’s are some of the screenshots from members who got this email from U.S. Consulates in India. June 5, 2020 – F1 Visa Revoked 221(i) Here’s an email from U.S. Consulate in Mumbai….
USCIS announced today that it will resume Premium Processing in three phases starting June 8, 2020. USCIS timeline of Premium Processing Suspension Mar 16, 2020 – H1B Visa 2021 Premium Processing is Suspended Mar 20, 2020 – All H1B and I-140 Premium Processing is Suspended due to Coronavirus June 1, 2020 – Resumes Premium Processing…
April 22, 2020 – 7:19 PM – President Trump signed the Executive Order to suspend the issuance of an immigrant visa for 60 days, but it includes exceptions. For now, Non-immigrant visas like H1B Visa, F1 Visa, H4 EAD, etc are not impacted for now! But, there’s a catch. See Section #6! This executive order…