Student
F-1 VISA & STATUS
The F-1 visa classification is allocated to academic students entering the United States temporarily to pursue a full course of study at an accredited school or university that is approved by the Attorney General.
Requirements
- Ability to demonstrate status as a bona fide student with non-immigrant intent and strong ties to the home country
- Ability and credentials to qualify for the intended full course of study in a SEVP-certified institution
- Acceptance to study at an established college, university, or other academic institution or in a language training program in the United States approved by the Attorney General
- Proficiency in the English language and evidence of sufficient funds to attend the university or college to which s/he has been admitted to study and live in the United States for the duration of the program
How We Can Help You
- The Global Solicitors Law Firm assists in devising a strategy and course of action to increase one's chance of obtaining the F-1/F-2 visa at the consular post abroad, especially after a previous visa denial.
- Global Solicitors Law Firm attorneys provide advice on F-1 status maintenance, employment issues such as CPT, OPT, STEM extensions, automatic F-1 status and employment extension based on the cap gap rule, and other matters related to the F-1.
- Global Solicitors Law Firm attorneys assist with changing between F-1 primary and F-2 dependent statuses.
J-1 VISA & STATUS
The J-1 non-immigrant visa classification is for exchange visitors who come to the United States to participate in an exchange visitor program administered by the U.S. Department of State. There are different programs within the J-1 category, including trainees, college or university students, secondary school students, professors and research scholars, short-term scholars, specialists, foreign medical graduates, international and government visitors, teachers, camp counselors, au pairs, and summer work/travel students.
Requirements
Because J-1 visa classification incorporates a number of different categories of visitors, the specific requirements may differ. However, the requirements common to all programs are as follows:
- Ability to demonstrate that one has a residence in a foreign country that s/he has no intention of abandoning
- A Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (Form DS-2019) obtained from the program sponsor
How We Can Help You
- The Global Solicitors Law Firm provides assistance and advice about J-1/J-2 visa applications to increase one’s chance of obtaining a visa at a consular post abroad, especially in case of previous denials and prior immigration status violations in the United States.
- Global Solicitors Law Firm attorneys offer advice on J-1 status maintenance and employment matters and assist with change of status applications. We also offer advice regarding the two-year home residency requirement (HRR) and waiver.
M-1 VISA & STATUS
The M-1 visa classification is reserved for the student who intends to pursue a vocational, non-academic program (other than a language training program) in an established institution in the United States. Examples of vocational study are training programs for health care technicians, machinists, dental hygienists, and other, similar pursuits.
Requirements
- Ability to demonstrate bona fide student status with non-immigrant intent and strong ties to the home country
- Acceptance for study at an established vocational or other recognized, non-academic institution
- Proficiency in the English language and evidence of sufficient funding to attend the educational institution one will attend while living in the United States throughout the program.
How We Can Help You
- Global Solicitors Law Firm attorneys assist in devising a strategy and course of action to increase one’s chance of obtaining the M-1/M-2 visa at the consular post abroad, especially after a previous visa denial.
- Global Solicitors Law Firm attorneys provide advice and assistance with requests for changing between M-1 and M-2 statuses.