Serotte Reich, LLP – Immigration Law

The Vermont Service Center (VSC) has sent out guidance on H-1B recapture filings. The VSC advises that keeping records of of passport stamps and I-94s is important in documenting time spent inside and outside of the U.S. SRW also includes additional evidence such as plane ticket stubs, travel itineraries and other available evidence. The guidance […]Read More >

By: Andrew M. Wilson   I. Introduction Securing order from major U.S. company—$15,000 in marketing and man hours Potential revenue generated from new U.S. customer—$500,000 Reserving air flights and hotel for meetings to finalize deal—$2,000 Accolades and promised promotion for landing new U.S. customer—Priceless Getting denied admission by U.S. immigration and losing deal—Disastrous The events […]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 >

Most F-1 students may engage in on-campus employment without obtaining specific permission if the student is engaged in a full course of study and the employment will not displace a U.S. resident. 8 C.F.R. § 214.2 (f) (9) (i). On-campus employment must be performed on the school’s premises or at an off-campus location that is […]Read More >