http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/ Issues involved with student visas and other temporary visas related to education and training. en Wed, 22 May 2013 19:54:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/ http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158698&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 19:40:33 GMT Hi,

I've been lucky enough to have been chosen for two separate programs both of which qualify for a J1 visa.

The first is as a camp counselor from June 16th to August 16th.

The second is on an exchange program at MIT from August 24th-Mid May next year

I have an interview for the first visa already booked and I was wondering what I need to do to obtain the second visa (I have a sponsor for both).

Can I apply for one big visa covering the two J1 categories?

Is there a way to apply for both visas before I leave? (even if I have to leave the country in between visas-I will if I need to but I don't want to)

Is there any special scenario that will allow me to apply for my second visa when I'm in the states?

Or will I have to leave the country and apply for the second visa as soon as I arrive home (can I even book the interview before I leave?) and is it possible to apply for the second visa in such a short space of time?

Thanks ]]> Education and Training jng94 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158698 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158677&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 14:12:36 GMT Hello,

I had J1 trainee from 2011 till 2012, then i "bought" a little time 6 month with changing it to B1/B2 tourist visa...no 6 months ago i got back in my country because im finishing my masters degree, my question is.. can i apply again for J1 internship or trainee in my field? is there any "wait time" for the same thing or ?

Thanks ]]> Education and Training laze001 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158677 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158535&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 03:30:34 GMT I am an Indian citizen and have been working with the World Bank, Washington DC on G4 Status for the last four years. I have now been accepted for a... I am an Indian citizen and have been working with the World Bank, Washington DC on G4 Status for the last four years. I have now been accepted for a Phd course by umich, so I will have to change my status to F1.
I intend travelling to India and applying for an F1 Visa there. Do I need to show any document proving my G4 status in the last four years, or my employment with the World Bank ?

I had an SS number. Will it remain valid ?

I have a driving license showing my DC address. Can I simply apply in Michigan for a change of address or will I have to apply anew for a Driving License ?

Thanks. ]]> Education and Training gm_navy http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158535 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158432&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 22:29:16 GMT Hello, I applied for EAD under OPT and just got the card today. But on the expiration date, it shows that I am granted only 4 months?! I think it's because the advisor from my school typed the date I have to work on my DSO. The job I got and she put on is seasonal job which is long only 4 months. If I don't understand wrong, they can give OPT up to 12 months, right? So do you think I can apply OPT again to get totally 12 months? I mean renew the EAD card after this current card expires or reapply OPT. Otherwise, what else should I do? Please anyone know the answers can help me. Thank you. ]]> Education and Training seirei http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158432 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158290&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 08:03:50 GMT Hi there, First of all, thank you for your time. I am international student on an F1 visa. Last August, with a lot of coincidences, I have... Hi there,

First of all, thank you for your time.

I am international student on an F1 visa. Last August, with a lot of coincidences, I have been charged with a 3rd degree felony - False Imprisonment, it was a rough night. The case is still pending at federal court, charged, but not indicted. I am an outstanding student according to the testimony of my adviser and my supervisor, also I have no criminal history. It is a total misunderstanding, but I guess I really should be cautious next time if someone wants to set me up...

DA think what I did is not a 3rd degree felony crime, but somehow, he felt I did something wrong, although he couldn't tell what is wrong, which is understandable, cause at least I am arrested by police. That's why he doesn't want to dismiss the case right now. He is considering to dismiss my case right before I get graduated.

Being alone here, I am really having a tough time. Now I am thinking to go back home for couple months, probably spending some quality time with my family will help me get over it. I will continue my research oversea, get my F1 visa renewed and come back US for graduation.

I have two questions here:

1. Can I get my visa renewed, when I plan to come back, if the case is still pending?
2. What if I wait until the case is dismissed, can I get my F1 visa renewed at that time?

I do appreciate your time!!! ]]> Education and Training Ethan2013 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158290 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158086&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 01:55:27 GMT I have another super important question that just came up and I hope someone can help me: My J-1 expires on 7/23. My college has an orientation week... I have another super important question that just came up and I hope someone can help me: My J-1 expires on 7/23. My college has an orientation week for new students starting on 8/26. This is 34 days. 4 days too much. What are my chances in getting an F-1 change of status?
I have a 30 days grace period after the J-1 and I am allowed 30 days prior my studies. What can I do now?? Thank you!!!! ]]> Education and Training Lavo http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158086 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157922&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:10:59 GMT hey there. i am an F1 student and i would like to know if i dont attend school for a summer progamme will i still be eligible for opt after nine... hey there. i am an F1 student and i would like to know if i dont attend school for a summer progamme will i still be eligible for opt after nine months. if yes, can i study while doing my opt or do i have to wait until i am completely finished with school. and another thing, i have been dating this guy for 3 months now and things seem to be getting really serious, am i allowed to marry him if he asks? and will i be able to stay here legally?
nutshell- do i have to be attending classes for nine months before i qualify for opt
- can i still attend school during opt?
- can i get married if he asks?
- can i stay here legally?
- what must i do? ]]> Education and Training Maawiee http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157922 http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157873&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:10:06 GMT I hope there is someone to help me. I got convicted for reckless driving in Virginia. Had to pay a fine and 60 days suspended jail time. My... I hope there is someone to help me. I got convicted for reckless driving in Virginia. Had to pay a fine and 60 days suspended jail time.

My question: I saw on the suommons with the final conviction that they spelled my name wrong. The officer wrote an H. for my middle name ( I dont,' have a middle name at all ) and an "i" instead of an "l" in my last name. I already contacted the court and the woman just told me that she changed it in the system but cannot give me a new summons because the officer filled it out and not her.

I will apply for an F-1 student visa ( change of status from J-1) and I am a little worried that they might not approve it. Not because of what I did. But because of the wrong name.

Does anybody know for what paper I can exactly ask or what I can do now?
I have to write a letter anyway to explain that traffic violation but I do not know whether I should mention that my name is spelled wrong and that it is already fixed in the system but nobody can give me a new paper with my real name. Or should I just leave it like that?

I really, really appreciate any answer I can get since the woman from court doesn't answer anymore. Thank you!!!! ]]> Education and Training Lavo http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157873