SEVP Unveils Online STEM OPT Hub and Resources on DHS Final Rule

2018-03-04T01:06:01+00:00Mar 14, 2016|

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) released a STEM OPT hub page on the Study in the States website, to help school officials, students, and employers understand the new DHS final rule on OPT for F-1 students. The website includes a transition plan and training plan, as well as FAQs. Form I-983, Training [...]

FAQ on Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses

2018-03-19T17:27:00+00:00Mar 13, 2016|

On February 26, 2015, USCIS hosted a teleconference about new regulatory changes, effective May 26, 2015, that extended eligibility for employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of certain H-1B nonimmigrants who have already started the process of seeking employment-based lawful permanent resident status. Those eligible include H-4 dependent spouses of principal H-1B nonimmigrants [...]

DHS Final Rule Offers More Flexibility to Students – Highlights

2018-03-04T01:03:16+00:00Mar 13, 2016|

The Department of Homeland Security is issuing a final rule that will allow certain foreign students with science, technology, math, or engineering (STEM) degrees to extend their optional practical training or "OPT" period by 2 years, on top of the 1 year already allowed for graduates in all fields. The rule is scheduled to go [...]

Known Employer Pilot Program Test

2018-03-03T16:22:25+00:00Mar 4, 2016|

The USCIS has created the Known Employer pilot to assess a way to streamline the process for employers seeking to hire certain workers through employment-based visa categories. By modifying the process by which USCIS reviews an employer’s eligibility to sponsor individuals under certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa classifications, the Known Employer pilot is expected to [...]

Webinar- H-1B – Lessons From FY2016 – How to Prepare for FY2017 H-1B Season

2018-03-03T16:56:54+00:00Feb 1, 2016|

Please register for H-1B – Lessons From FY2016 - How to Prepare for FY2017 H-1B Season on Feb 12, 2016 12:00 PM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8654143144839593217 The idea behind this webinar is to harness the valuable experience learned from processing H-1Bs from prior years and how the various RFEs have created a valuable source of information [...]

Apply for DACA(Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program)

2018-03-07T15:27:49+00:00Feb 1, 2016|

El Programa de Consideración de Acción Diferida para los llegados en la Infancia (http://www.uscis.gov/es/acciondiferida) provee protección de deportación por dos años (con una posible extensión de dos años más) y permiso de trabajo. Las personas que califican para este beneficio pueden trabajar legalmente sin miedo alguno de ser deportados por lo menos dos años. Esto [...]

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