Visa Options for Olympic Athletes: Navigating the Path to the Games

The Olympics are a global celebration of athletic excellence, uniting the world in a shared appreciation of human potential. For athletes representing the United States, participating in the Olympics often involves navigating the complex U.S. immigration system. This blog post explores the key visa options available to athletes and support staff, focusing...

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New USCIS Premium Processing Fees Now in Effect: A Comprehensive Guide to the 2024 Adjustments

As previously announced, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ new inflation-adjusted premium processing fees take effect today, increasing the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing. USCIS published a final rule announcing the change on Dec. 28, 2023.

The USCIS Stabilization Act established the current premium processing fees and...

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SEVP modifies temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking online courses during fall 2020

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that certain foreign students can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online. 

F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) directly related to their major area of study are eligible to apply for employment authorization online if they are filing under one of these categories:

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SEVP Sends Message To Schools and International Students About Compliance with COVID-19 Guidelines: Shares Resources.


As the 2021 academic school year progresses, DHS hope you are adjusting well to changes in your school environment, whether it’s online, in-person, or a hybrid model. Given the impacts of COVID-19 on the international student life cycle this year, Rachel Canty (Director of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program) would like to provide...
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