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updated 5/29/2008
Immigration Alerts
- FAQ: EXTENSION OF OPTIONAL
TRAINING PROGRAM FOR QUALIFIED STUDENTS
Rule Expands ‘Cap-Gap’ Relief for Students with Pending H-1B Petitions (05/23/2008) - WARNING: To "cap gap" I-20 students waiting for an H-1b with an effective on Oct. 1, 2008. We have been informed by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to advise you not to travel outside the U.S. AFTER your OPT (Employment Authorization Document / EAD) expires. (posted 5/20/2008)
- 29-Month OPT Rule Updates
- U.S. Passport Services Back to Standard Processing Time (dated 9/7/07)
- USCIS Fee Hikes Effective July 30, 2007 - NOTE: Fees for certain USCIS forms, including many used by international students and scholars have changed effective July 30, 2007. Applications received on or after July 30, 2007 must be accompanied by the correct new fee. You may download the new fee schedule here.
- State Dept. Update for Travelers with Pending Passport Applications - (WHTI Rule-Temporary) The U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security announced today that U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda who have applied for but not yet received passports can nevertheless temporarily enter and depart from the United States by air with a government issued photo identification and Department of State official proof of application for a passport through Sept. 30, 2007. More information is here.
- Passport requirements (WHTI rule) for citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Bermuda to enter the United States by air from the Western Hemisphere. Effective January 23, 2007. More information is here.