An appeals court has paused the order requiring DV-2027 registration to reopen. Understand the difference between entry, selection and visa issuance, plus what international students should know.
This topic may feel a bit different from what we usually discuss, but it is highly relevant to many F-1 students. Recently, you may have heard stories about someone—or someone they know—getting sponsored for a green card by a business owner, whether it’s a school, restaurant, or company with sufficient financial capacity. In this article,…
We would like to use this article to congratulate M.A. for his recent approval of status change from F1 student to E2 investor. Welbright is proud to have helped him in every step from the get-go. It took us about three months to register an LLC, apply for required licenses, negotiate buyout and lease, renovate…
Archive article: original publication date retained. This is not a current policy announcement. Check official guidance and consult your DSO before acting. U.S. student and exchange visitor categories serve different purposes. A visa is used to seek entry, while your admission record and applicable status rules determine how you may remain. Check your I-94, school…
Archive article: original publication date retained. This is not a current policy announcement. Check official guidance and consult your DSO before acting. Can F-1 students work in the United States? Some employment is permitted, but only when the student meets the relevant requirements. Student status is not a general work permit. Before accepting paid or…
Visa and Status have always confused many non-immigrants, or even immigrants and U.S. citizens. Visa and Status are not the same, so they should not be used interchangeably. The purpose of a visa is for the holder to enter into the US, and that is it! After the inspection by the CBP (Customer and Border…