US Immigration Law News Blog
By U.S. Immigration Attorney Ashwin Sharma, Member of the Florida Bar Email: ashwin@immigrationfirm.net or Call us at 904-779-0111
Ashwin Sharma's US Immigration Blog: Category Archive for F-1 and SEVIS News

Information on Consulates' use of 221(g) refusals

DOS indicates no changes in student visa policy or adjudication with regards to Indian students

Q & A: Extension of Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 Status for Eligible Students under the H-1B Cap-Gap Regulations

Latest List of ICE Student and Exchange Visitor (SEVIS) Program approved schools.

Changes to Visa Validity for Iranian Student Applicants in F, J, and M Visa Categories

ICE updates list of Student and Exchange Visitor Program approved schools

Updated SEVIS Program Approved School List

Tri-Valley University (TVU) letter written by its President regarding ICE’s decision to withdraw the school’s SEVIS approval.

ICE Notice to Former F-1 Students of Tri-Valley University

My comments on "Steamboat family hoping for changes to citizenship regulations" - Article by Mike Lawrence of Steamboat Today

ICE Updates List of SEVP Approved Schools (Updated 6/30/09)

Questions and Answers: Extension of Post Completion Practical Training and F-1 Status for Eligible Students under the Cap Gap Regulations

ICE Updates List of SEVP Approved Schools (Updated 3/27/09)

Updated List of SEVIS Schools - 1/14/2009

ICE Post-Completion OPT Policy Guidance

USCIS to Allow F-1 Students Opportunity to Request Change of Status

DHS Publishes Interim Final Rule Extending OPT Period

Nonimmigrant visa wait times

Pakistani [students] get mixed signals on Fulbright policies

USCIS Announces Filing Change for Form I-539 Application for Extension/Change of Nonimmigrant Status for the Purpose of Student Reinstatement

Streamlined Program Makes Getting a U.S. Visa More Efficient

Tax Treaty Benefits For Students And Business Apprentices From India

F-4 better deal for students from US

State cuts off suburban schools in enrollment spat

Experts Say US Immigration Policies Keep Foreign Students, Workers Away

New and Improved SEVIS I-901 Fee Transfer Capability

F-Nonimmigrants: Entry and Exit FAQ

List of SEVIS approved Schools

SEVIS Reporting Requirements for Designated School Officials

Employment for F-1 Students On and Off Campus - FAQ

SEVIS Training & Fact Sheets For Schools, Programs and DSOs

Consular processing for B, F and J nonimmigrant visa applicants

ARRIVING AT A U.S. PORT OF ENTRY … WHAT A STUDENT CAN EXPECT - FACT SHEET