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I have TPS, do I need to apply for an F-1 visa?
Eligible internationals can apply for Temporary...
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F-1 to E-3 Pathway for Australian students in the U.S.
The E-3 visa allows a maximum...
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Not all Canadians need I-20? What Native Americans in Canada need to know
When Canadian students are accepted into...
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My SEVIS record is terminated, can I transfer to a new school?
As an international student advisor, I...
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Best practice to not be subject to 212(e) for a J-1 visa holder
Some J-1 exchange visitors must go...
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2022 + 2023 STEM OPT list: NEW STEM fields
Update (July 12, 2023): 8 new majors have been added to the 2023 STEM OPT eligible programs list on July 12, 2023. Click here to...
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How to answer DS-160 “Do you have a social media presence?”
For new students who need to take the visa interview, submitting a DS-160 online application is the first step to take. To complete the form,...
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STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan 30 sample answers
Update 1: Per the USCIS announcement on September 2023, STEM OPT applicants can submit electronically signed Form I-983. Specifically, students and employers can use electronic...
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I received a new I-20, can I use my old visa?
When international students are admitted by U.S. colleges and universities, they are given Form I-20. With the information that can be found in this form,...
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How to write your OPT is “directly related to” major
When international students find employment opportunities through OPT, there's the most important condition that students need to keep in mind- The position must be directly...
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Best OPT start date: Remember the 90, 60, 30 rule
The most common questions that I get from international students regarding the OPT is "when can I start applying for OPT?" and "Which date should...
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All about F1 immigration status; entry date, Form I-515As
There was one international student last semester, who came to my office and asked for the I-20. In turns out that the student left the...
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