Last week, USCIS issued a new policy memorandum that significantly modifies a long-standing government interpretation of what constitutes unlawful presence for students and exchange visitors. Unlawful presence is an important concept for individuals…
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In April of 2017, USCIS released special instructions for B-1/B-2 visitors looking to enroll in school. The bulletin clarifies that unless and until a change of status application (Form I-539) has been approved, it is not permissible for a foreign na…
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What type of visas are available? There are generally two types of visas for individuals who live abroad and wish to come to the United States as foreign students. For those who wish to attend an academic institution at a college level (and sometimes…
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What is F-1 Status? When a foreign national individual has “F-1 Status,” he or she is legally in the United States as a foreign student. The noncitizen will be allowed to remain in the United States for as long as he or she is registered…
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On August 9, 2012, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) issued a Withdraw of Notice to PC Tech, thereby stripping the school of its ability to enroll foreign students. (PC Tech does have a right to appeal the decision.) The link can be found her…
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Just a few weeks ago, a school in Iselin, New Jersey, was “busted” by DHS for allegedly running a scam involving foreign students. This only underscores again how important it is for prospective foreign students to be aware of what school…
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In breaking news, the AILA National Office has indicated that The White House will be making an announcement today regarding DREAMers. “DREAMers” are generally those individuals who came to this country at a young age, and through no faul…
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Last year, Georgia passed extremely anti-immigrant legislation in the form of HB87. Under the Georgia Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011, it is considered a crime to transport as well as harbor undocumented people. The law, patter…
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ICE just released a new list of approved SEVP (Student Exchange Visitor Program) schools on its website. Only these designated schools are authorized by immigration to enroll foreign students under F and M visas. Given all the rampant fraud going aro…
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Those of you who have been following the plight of foreign students in New Jersey and elsewhere might be interested in knowing that the Department of Education and Department of Justice jointly issued a letter on May 6, 2011, addressing children̵…
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