Serotte Reich, LLP – Immigration Law

CIS recently provided updated guidance on unlawful presence and the effect of the individual’s subsequent admission to the U.S. on the running of the individual’s inadmissibility period under section 212 (a)(9)(B) of the INA. Lynden Melmed, Chief Counsel, recently confirmed that the unlawful presence period under section 212 (a)(9)(B) begins as of the individual’s initial […]Read More >

One of the biggest issues with the new I-131 reentry permit process is the biometrics requirement. Under previous rules, while the indivdual was required physically be present in the U.S. when the I-131 was filed, there was no biometrics requirement associated with the process. This allowed individuals who needed to immediately travel or reside abroad […]Read More >

An individual attended school under F-1 status at “College A” for one year and graduated with an Elementary Teacher certificate. This individual now wanted to return to College A under F-1 status to obtain her Master’s degree. Because of the prior coursework completed, she would only need to complete one semester of coursework at College […]Read More >

Practical training is off-campus work authorization that permits an F-1 student to engage in employment related to his or her field of study. Practical training may be authorized to an F-1 student when: The F-1 Visa Student is lawfully enrolled on a full time basis; In an approved college, university, conservatory, or seminary; For one […]Read More >

An F-1 student who has been offered employment with a qualifying international organization must apply to the regional immigration service office with jurisdiction over the student’s place of residence. 8 C.F.R. § 214.2 (f) (9) (iii). The application must include: Written certification from the organization that the proposed employment is within the scope of the […]Read More >