USCIS Announces Next Phase of Premium Processing Expansion
The next phase of premium processing expansion has begun. This is the final expansion for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 visa categories.
Foreign STEM Grads Work Policy Upheld
A policy put in place by the Obama administration has been challenged but upheld. Foreign STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) graduates who are on student visas continue to have up to three years of work authorization after graduation. The D.C. circuit court found the foreign STEM grads work policy supports the reason behind the F-1 visa program.
COVID-19 FAQ for International Students
Around the world, COVID-19 still remains a persistent problem. For many students, their future learning plans are still tentative
USCIS Eliminates Bridge Application for Pending F-1 Change of Status
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new and welcome policy guideline for applicants filing Change of Status (COS) to F-1 student status in the United States. USCIS eliminated the rule implemented in April 2017 requiring individuals with F-1 Student change of status application to apply for a separate and additional change or extend their status while their F-1 COS was pending.