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The F-1 visa is a popular visa allowing students from all over the world to study in the great U.S. It provides a chance for students to discover a world beyond their local borders. It offers an opportunity for many to build a better life. 2020 has, however, been an
At a Glance Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have implemented layoffs, affecting H1B visa holders in the United States. In such cases, it is important to remain calm and understand that the visa remains valid until its expiration date. It is advisable to start searching for a new
COVID-19 is affecting everyone in one way or another. Whether we’re talking about workers or students, they all have to face different situations, caused by the virus. You may be wondering if you’ll still be able to apply for a CPT and attend one since the pandemic is still going
Form I-20 is a highly important document used for studying in the United States. It essentially guides your educational journey. But the majority of students don’t have proper knowledge of what it actually is and how they can get one for themselves. In this article, we will address all these
If you’re looking forward to studying in the United States, you must have heard about the terms “SEVIS”, “SEVIS I-901” and “SEVIS fee”. Being a foreign student, you need to have clear clarity of these concepts and what they mean. In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of
At a Glance Form I-865 is used to report a change of address to the USCIS. It must be filed within 30 days of moving and is specifically for visa sponsors who have previously filed Form I-864. The form requires personal information, including name, birthdate, and new address. It should
At a Glance If terminated on an H1B visa, you can switch to a B2 visa through a change of status application. During the 60-day grace period or until your I-94 expires, you can stay in the United States. To qualify for a B2 visa, prove residency in another country,
At a Glance M1 Visa: Nonimmigrant visa for vocational studies in the United States. Allows full-time vocational courses, driver’s licenses, bank accounts, healthcare access, and restricted work opportunities. Dependents can accompany the student. Restrictions: No full-time jobs outside of camp…
H1B layoffs can take place quite easily, depending on the circumstances surrounding the layoff. This means that the financial plans of a certain visa holder working in the U.S. are being disrupted, causing uncertainties that might be worrisome – particularly when you are working in an alien country….
The United States is the most severely-hit country with COVID-19. It has over 1,300,000 reported cases and 80,000 deaths, at the time of reporting. The situation is even worse for undocumented and mixed-status families residing in the U.S. since they are exempted from many government programs. But t…