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New Fixed Stay Rules for F-1 Students, J-1 Exchange Visitors, and I Visa Holders: What Changes on September 15, 2026
New Fixed Stay Rules for F-1 Students, J-1 Exchange Visitors, and I Visa Holders: What Changes on September 15, 2026
New F-1, J-1, and I visa rules take effect September 15, 2026. Learn about fixed I-94 dates, extensions, OPT, travel, grace periods, transfers, dependents, and unlawful presence.
Visa Stuck Overseas After the 75-Country Visa Ban: Where Do We Stand Now?
Visa Stuck Overseas After the 75-Country Visa Ban: Where Do We Stand Now?
Visa Stuck Overseas After the 75-Country Visa Ban: Where Do We Stand Now?
New DHS Rule Ends “Duration of Status” for Student Visas: What Every International Student Must Know About the New F-1 Status Changes
New DHS Rule Ends “Duration of Status” for Student Visas: What Every International Student Must Know About the New F-1 Status Changes
New DHS Rule Ends “Duration of Status” for Student Visas: What Every International Student Must Know About the New F-1 Status Changes
T Visa in the USA: A Powerful Immigration Option for Survivors of Human Trafficking
T Visa in the USA: A Powerful Immigration Option for Survivors of Human Trafficking
T Visa in the USA: A Powerful Immigration Option for Survivors of Human Trafficking
USCIS Removes the One-Year Abroad Requirement for R-1 Visa Holders — What It Means for Your Green Card Pathway
USCIS Removes the One-Year Abroad Requirement for R-1 Visa Holders — What It Means for Your Green Card Pathway
Recent immigration news brings good news for R-1 religious workers and the communities that depend on them. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new rule eliminating the …
Trump’s New Gold Card Visa: Cost, Requirements, Form I-140G, and How the Process May Work
Trump’s New Gold Card Visa: Cost, Requirements, Form I-140G, and How the Process May Work
Trump’s New Gold Card Visa: Cost, Requirements, Form I-140G, and How the Process May Work
How To Change Your Status From B1/B2 Visitor Visa To F-1 Student Visa: A Guide By A New York Immigration Lawyer
How To Change Your Status From B1/B2 Visitor Visa To F-1 Student Visa: A Guide By A New York Immigration Lawyer
By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer Your Best Immigration Lawyer in the USA Changing your status from a B1/B2 visitor visa to an F-1 student visa can be a …
Self-Sponsoring Your H-1B Visa: A Comprehensive Guide For Entrepreneurs In 2025
Self-Sponsoring Your H-1B Visa: A Comprehensive Guide For Entrepreneurs In 2025
The 2025 H-1B modernization rule has fundamentally reshaped U.S. immigration pathways for foreign entrepreneurs, creating unprecedented opportunities to self-sponsor visas through their own startups. This guide provides an exhaustive analysis …
EB2 NIW Visa 2025: Requirements And Success Tips For Winning Your Case
EB2 NIW Visa 2025: Requirements And Success Tips For Winning Your Case
By Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer In today’s competitive immigration landscape, the EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) stands out as one of the most powerful immigration pathways for professionals, entrepreneurs, and …
