USCIS reviews applications based on an applicant’s ability to document and justify a change of intent after arrival to the United States. Applications are approved at the discretion of the USCIS ...

Maintaining status means you follow all regulations and reporting requirements for your immigration status. Your status is determined by the last time you entered the country, or by the result of a ...

The US Department of State has officially released the results for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Program 2026, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery. Starting May 3, 2025, applicants can check ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The United States visit visa, or B1/B2 visa, provides users with permission to enter the U.S. for tourism and business purposes for a ...

Exchange visitors in J-1 status are eligible to enter the U.S. as early as 30 days prior to the program start date indicated on their DS-2019, but cannot begin program activities until the DS-2019 ...

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread of knowledge that ...

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread of knowledge that ...

DePauw international students receive their U.S. immigration status when they enter the United States through an official port of entry. Less frequently, individuals will obtain their status through ...

As an individual, present in the United States under the student visa program, it is your responsibility to maintain your immigration status by complying with federal immigration regulations and ...

This webpage contains general information about changing via status. It is not legal advice and OISS advisors are not attorneys. We recommend you consult an immigration attorney about gaining a new ...