Tag: F-1

Purdue's Zach Edey Highlights Need for F-1 Visa Reform

Apr 10, 2024

During the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, Purdue center Zach Edey drew attention to yet another place where immigration law needs to be updated to fit with the realities of life in America in 2024....

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Immigration Law for International Students: Frequently Asked F-1/OPT Questions

Mar 29, 2021

Last year, Kathleen spoke online to international students at Texas A&M. The questions they asked are common ones, so we’re running them in hopes that they help you with your situation. Our first batc...

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F-1 Students Experiencing OPT Delays May be Entitled to "Flexibilities"

Mar 2, 2021

International students that come to the United States on an F-1 visa do so in part because they can qualify for optional professional training (OPT). That gives them a year—and up to two additio...

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ICE Reversal on Online Classes Puts F-1 Students in an Unfair Bind

Jul 9, 2020

Much of the work we do in our immigration law practice is with international students and higher education institutions. This spring has felt off-kilter not only because of the stay at home order in L...

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Good News in an FAQ from DHS on OPT

May 13, 2020

You know you’re an immigration lawyer when an FAQ from the Department of Homeland Security regarding F-1 student and OPT issues during COVID-19 makes you happy. True, we may be punchy from all th...

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