New Unlawful Presence Rules for F, J, & M Nonimmigrants

[Attorney_22]

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding the new policy memorandum that dramatically expands the manners in which those in F, J, and M status may begin accruing unlawful presence (ULP).

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A related article: https://www.murthy.com/2018/05/18/analysis-of-uscis-memo-on-unlawful-presence-for-f-j-and-m-nonimmigrants/

 

[BePositive+]

Hi,

Thanks for opening the discussion on this topic.

I did my MS in Regulatory Affairs and my H1B got denied for FY 2018. My employer filed MTR and result is still pending.

This year too my H1 got picked in the lottery and SEVIS end date got extended to end of Sep-2018. This is my last chance for H1b.

Would you recommend taking an admission for MS in Univerisity which provides Day 1 CPT?

Thanks. 

[Attorney_22]

On 6/4/2018 at 11:00 AM, BePositive+ said:

Hi,

Thanks for opening the discussion on this topic.

I did my MS in Regulatory Affairs and my H1B got denied for FY 2018. My employer filed MTR and result is still pending.

This year too my H1 got picked in the lottery and SEVIS end date got extended to end of Sep-2018. This is my last chance for H1b.

Would you recommend taking an admission for MS in Univerisity which provides Day 1 CPT?

Thanks. 

To discuss your personal situation is it advisable to schedule a consult with one of our attorneys. Nonetheless, it is important to know that any CPT program must be integral to a student's program of study, and when offered on day one may suffer additional scrutiny regarding whether or not the work is really integral to the program of study.