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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently began using an automated Form I-94, “Arrival/Departure Record,” to streamline the admissions process for individuals who lawfully enter the United States. CBP’s automation process does not change the content or purpose of the Form…

Many Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools require an F student to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with an application. The purpose of the TOEFL is to test English language proficiency for non-native speakers.Educational Testing Service (…

Please note: On May 10, 2016, DHS replaced the 17-month STEM OPT extension with a new 24-month STEM OPT extension. All existing 17-month STEM OPT EADs will remain valid until the EAD expires, is terminated or revoked. For more information about the new STEM OPT rule, please visit the STEM OPT Hub.…

H-1B nonimmigrant status is temporary employment authorization for an alien that performs services in a specialty occupation. H-1B status is a popular option for an F student who has finished a program of study. However, a cap limits the number of people who can receive H-1B status each fiscal year…