Serotte Reich, LLP – Immigration Law

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 >

An F-1 student may be authorized by the school’s DSO to work off-campus on a part-time basis based on severe economic hardship. 8 C.F.R. § 214.2 (f) (9) (ii). The severe economic hardship must be the result of unforeseen circumstances beyond the student’s control. The student cannot work more than 20 hours a week when […]Read More >