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Community Conference Call, 2015, April 2 (Every Other Thursday)

11 years ago By admin

Citizenship and Naturalization

Nonimmigrant Visas

Immigration Law

Green Card

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Discussed: FAQ Dual intent visas and filing green Card in multiple categories simultaneously, CSPA, Denial of F-1 student visa, FAQ: H-1 Receiving payments for past work/bonus (1099), change of location H-1B amendment, AC21 green card portability, naturalization, J-1 waiver, H-4 EAD: travel, fingerprinting, reentry permit 

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Memorandum: Employment Eligibility for Derivatives of Conrad State 30 Program Physicians

12 years ago By Chief Editor

USCIS does not believe that a J-2 dependent of a J-1 foreign medical graduate can change to H-1B status, or any other employment-authorized nonimmigrant classification (with the exception of T or U status) until the principal Conrad State 30 waiver recipient has fulfilled his or her three-year employment obligations in a medically underserved area.However, USCIS is open to reviewing current regulations and considereing whether steps should be taken to enable such J-2 dependents to engage in employment while in H-4 status.

Rajiv's Comments in The Times of India - Trump administration limits visa tenure of students to a fixed period of four years and limits academic flexibility

2 months ago By Chief Editor

Published by The Times of India - July 17, 2026
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/trump-administration-limits-visa-tenure-of-students-to-a-fixed-period-of-four-years-and-limits-academic-flexibility/articleshow/132445612.cms

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Rajiv's Comments in Observer Voice - White House Finalizes Regulations Impacting Flexibility for International Students’ Stay and Studies

2 months ago By Chief Editor

Published by Observer Voice - June, 19, 2026
https://observervoice.com/white-house-finalizes-regulations-impacting-flexibility-for-international-students-stay-and-studies-210894/

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Rajiv's Comments in The Times of India - White House clears final reg: flexibility for international students in terms of stay and studies likely to be curbed

2 months ago By Chief Editor

Published by: The Times of India - June, 18, 2026
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/white-house-clears-final-reg-flexibility-for-international-students-in-terms-of-stay-and-studies-likely-to-be-curbed/articleshow/131837363.cms

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OPT Expiration and Salary Criteria Issues

4 months ago By Chief Editor
Question details

For an expiring OPT worker whose employer (a university hospital) is filing for a cap-exempt H-1B, what are the options if the salary doesn't meet the H-1B prevailing wage criteria? 

FAQ Transcript

If the salary criteria cannot be met, they may need to look at other options like a J-1 visa or finding a different position that fits the wage requirements. 

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