Can I Study on a Tourist Visa? What Is Allowed
No, you cannot enroll in a course of study on a tourist visa; that needs F-1 or M-1 status. Only short recreational classes are allowed. Change status before studying. [...]
Can I Change From F-1 to H-1B? Cap, Lottery, Cap-Gap
Yes, you can change from F-1 to H-1B when an employer files a petition, usually through the cap and lottery. Cap-gap bridges the timing until the October 1 start. [...]
Can I Change From B-2 to F-1? Timing, Steps, and the Gap
You can change from B-2 to F-1 by filing Form I-539 with a school I-20, but the timing is strict. Maintain status, bridge any gap, and do not study before approval. [...]
Правила OPT в отношении безработицы: нарушения статуса, льготные периоды и варианты действий до истечения срока
OPT unemployment rules explained: the 90-day and 150-day limits, how days are counted, grace periods, status violations, and your options before time runs out. [...]
Отказ в выдаче визы F-1 на основании статьи 214(b) Закона об иммиграции и гражданстве (INA): причины, повторная подача заявления и стратегия прохождения собеседования
Why F-1 student visas are denied under INA 214(b), what nonimmigrant intent means, and how to reapply and prepare a stronger interview after a 214(b) refusal. [...]
Студенческая виза F-1 2026: требования, SEVIS, OPT и как избежать отказа
The F-1 student visa is denied 35–41% of the time for some nationalities. SEVIS fee: $350. MRV fee: $185. OPT: 12 months; STEM OPT: 24 months extension. Full 2026 guide to eligibility, documents, and how to avoid the most common denial reasons. [...]
