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US Student Visa Rejection: Reasons & FAQs

Understand US student visa rejection reasons and solutions with Shuraa Education. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and improve your chances of securing a student visa to study in the United States. Expert guidance and tips to navigate the visa application process effectively.

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This might sound cliche but gosh how i love cliche romance. 👉🏽👈🏽.

- fake marriage ???

lando a f1 racer with a fucked up public image known as a playboy the only thing which can reedem him , as suggested by the pr team is a fake marriage proving all the playboy allegations false because he been in a long term relationship in private and now getting married to his long time “girlfriend”

meanwhile the reader, who was working in monaco university as a professor ( you can choose any job it’s just my goal so i think of it alot ) on a working visa was in a problem when her working visa was denied renewal due to some technical issues.

So when lando find reader in the cafe he suggest a fake marriage ? And they fall in love in the process

I understand if you dont want to do it. Pretty cliche and like not very fresh idea not everyone like it.

But i would love even if you do a small falling in love part where their fake marriage is about to and they realise they can’t stay away from each other ???

Now I'm a sap for cliche.👀👀 I hope I'm able to do justice to the cliche and not make it cringe🫣🫣.

This had me thinking for hours and I realised that the story would probably be fun to write!!🥹🥹

I've decided on some things regarding the request and I might tweak it sorry the reader is a teaching assistant while pursuing her masters. The story might not entirely be fake marriage but more fake dating since Lando probably doesn't have a Monaco citizenship because I used to watch a lot of 90 day fiance.

A+ in Pretend Love

Chapter 1- The Proposal

Chapter 2- The Rules Of Pretending

Chapter 3- Caught in the Act

-THE END-

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what's up in motorsport lately

There will be superlicence points awarded for F1 Academy drivers (for the top 5 in the standings) as well and there will be wildcard drivers driving for Prema in each country they race in and they will only be able to race in the series for two years

Horner is under independent investigation after misconduct at work place allegations, which Red Bull's senior executive Oliver Mintzlaff is dealing with now (the only official statements are from Red Bull company, not the racing division, informing about the ongoing investigation and from Horner denying any allegations, rumours say that Horner sent multiple nude pics to at least one female worker of Red Bull Racing, they have solid proof of it, the investigation has been going on for weeks, Horner has been told to step down to avoid harming the company's reputation any further and reportedly there will be a comission meeting because of it this Friday to come up with a solution before their car launch, he lost the support of the team and Jonathan Wheatley should take over and Geri Halliwell "has been crying all weekend but insists her husband did nothing wrong")

Carlos partnered with OTK Kart Group to start his own kart CS55

Sauber and Williams showed us their liveries and race suits for 2024 season

F1 comission meeting came up with new sprint weekend format meaning Friday will be FP1 and sprint shootout, Saturday will be Sprint and quali, Sunday will be the race as usual

They increased the possible use of PUs from 3 to 4 for 2024 and 2025

DRS will be available after 1 lap instead of two (both after start and after SC restart) in effort to increase overtaking on track

Lewis and Fernando did Pirelli tyre testing today with George and Lance following (tomorrow I think) in Jezer

Carlos gave an interview to Skysports and mentioned Maranello is his home and he will try to become WDC this year and stays calm about his future

Adrian Newey went on Talking Bulls podcast and mentioned a few interesting things like that he is afraid they made a mistake of making third evolution to choose a conservative approach with their limited sources and they're not sure how this season will go, because others got closer and towards the end of the season, they were sometimes even faster, like Charles in Las Vegas

Helmut Marko denied rumours of Ricciardo to Mercedes (before they even started) stating he has a long term contract (he also spoke out on why Max will never join Mercedes, because of their accusations and name dropped AD 2021 and Silverstone 2021)

Sauber faces legal issues in Switzerland because of Stake sponsorship (screenshot below)

Pierre Keterrer and Edward Floydd left the legal department of FIA are leaving the organization (side note they were both included in the last Concorde Agreement on the side of FIA which could mean nothing but 🙃)

Ferrari and Visa Cash App RB fired up their cars

Riccardo Musconi is rumoured to join Ferrari with Lewis

Aston Martin is looking for a new CEO (note: this us the car maker not the F1 division)

Mercedes signed Climate Pledge to reach Net Zero

Barnard is the last addition to F2 so the grid is now complete

Netflix is working on a documentary about Senna in style of Drive to Survive

Guanyu said he knew about Lewis signing with Ferrari before it was official from his manager

From fan's point of view: Carlos went cycling in Monaco, Lewis posted his naked back, Viaplay made a short docu series about Max

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USA student visa in ahmedabad

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USA student visa in ahmedabad

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1. Student Visa for the United States

An F1 visa is granted to international students who are enrolled in an academic programme or English Language Program at a college or university in the United States. F1 students must maintain a minimum course load in order to be considered full-time students.

 Unless they have applied for and been approved to stay and work in the US for a period of time under the OPT Program, they can stay in the country for up to 60 days beyond the length of time it takes to complete their academic programme.

F1 students are expected to complete their studies by the expiration date on their I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Student Status), which is provided by the US college or university to which they have been accepted and will be attending.

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2. F1 Visa Requirements

During an F1 visa interview, applicants must satisfy and demonstrate several strict criteria, including the following::

The US Consulate has implemented a pre-appointment system for Visa Interviews. The applicant must appear for a personal interview at the US consulate on the date you choose for the visa interview. The applicant must persuade the visa officer that he or she is qualified for the visa. The applicant must demonstrate that he or she has strong ties to India and that he or she is not an intending immigrant or looking for permanent residence in the United States. When answering the questions, keep it brief and to the point.

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If the officer is unable to review all of the documents carried by the applicant, do not be surprised or angry. Because officers have limited time for each applicant, they may not be able to review many, if any, documents at times. As a result, one should be prepared to explain one’s situation verbally and to respond to all questions promptly, patiently, and confidently.

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On the same day, the applicant will be informed whether he or she has been granted or denied a visa. The name of the university for which an I-20 has been submitted to the consulate will also appear on the passport. As a result, it is prudent to exercise extreme caution when making the final selection of a university. If your visa is rejected on the first try for any reason, you can reapply after three working days.

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Foreign Residence : F1 applicants must have a foreign residence and intend to return there once their studies are completed.

Sponsoring Institution : You may only study at the academic institution through which your F1 visa was granted while on the visa.

Financial Support : Applicants must demonstrate adequate financial support — the Study USA Financing Guide can assist you in preparing for this aspect of your study abroad experience.

Ties to the Home Country : All applicants must demonstrate strong ties to their home country.

Strong bonds include, but are not limited to, the following:

After finishing your studies, you will receive a job offer letter.

Assets (i.e., house, land, vehicle, etc.)

Bank accounts

Family

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3. Admission Requirements

Admission policies differ between universities. Your university will tell you what they need to know in order to determine if you are academically qualified. Among other things, you will need to demonstrate to the school that you have enough money to support yourself while studying without having to work, and you may be required to demonstrate health insurance to cover any medical expenses if you require medical assistance. Once the university has determined that your application is complete and that you are academically qualified, they will issue you an I-20 form, which will allow you to apply for your student visa.

4. Where to Submit Your F1 Visa Application

Generally, applicants for student visas should apply at the US Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over their permanent residence. This is typically your home country — the country in which you reside. Although visa applicants may apply at any U.S. consular office abroad, qualifying for the visa outside the country of permanent residence may be more difficult.

The following are some of the questions that the Visa officer is likely to ask:

What is the purpose of your trip?

Which university are you planning to go to?

Who is sponsoring you?

Why do you want to do MS / MBA?

Why you Select USA?

Why you go to USA?

Why do you wish to study in the US and not in India?

Why did you select this University?

Do you have any relatives in the US?

Why is your GRE / GMAT / SAT / TOEFL score low?

What are you plans after completing your studies?

What is your father’s annual income?

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Common Reasons for US Visa Denial for Indian Applicants

Common reasons for denying Indian applicants for US visas include: Indians have long flocked to the US in search of a variety of opportunities, including employment, education, travel, and reunification with family. By enabling legitimate entry into the US, US visas are essential in facilitating these journeys.

These visas support the cultural, educational, and economic exchange between the two countries while also enabling Indians to discover new worlds. Therefore, it is impossible to overstate the significance of US visas for Indians.

unfortunately not every Indian applicant who requests a US visa is successful. Denials of US visas can be a devastating setback because they can keep people from achieving their hopes and objectives. The denial of a visa application prevents the applicant from traveling to the US for the intended purpose, be it to pursue a career opportunity, visit family, or study at a prestigious university.

The individual is directly impacted by this rejection, and it also has a larger effect on families, communities, and even the two countries’ bilateral relationship.

Click on the Link to know more: Common Reasons for US Visa Denial

What types of US visas are offered to Indian nationals?

Nonimmigrant visas:

B1/B2 visas: Visas for business and tourism.

Student visa type F1 for academic purposes.

H1B visa: A temporary work permit for individuals in specialized fields.

J1 visa: A visitor visa for exchanges involving cultures.

Employees of multinational corporations may obtain an L1 visa for intra-company transfers.

O1 visa: Visa for people with extraordinary talent and ability. Family members of H1B visa holders are eligible for the H4 dependent visa.

Family-based immigrant visas are available for spouses, kids, parents, siblings, etc.

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Visas based on employment: American job offers with a permanent position. Program for granting visas to citizens of nations with low rates of immigration to the US.

Investor visas: EB-5 visas are available to people who invest a sizable sum of money in the US.

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What An Immigration Lawyer For F1 Visa Students Can Do

Have you considered applying for an F1 visa? Do you want to give yourself the best chance of receiving an F1 visa? That’s exactly what an Immigration Lawyer for F1 Visa applicants can do. Here at the Rijal Law Firm, we’ve helped students from all over the world to be able to study in the United States, pursuing their dreams of being able to live how they want.

How A Lawyer Can Initially Help

First off, they can help to definitely assess your eligibility. That way you can know, definitively, before you begin the process, if you’re a good fit. Then, a good lawyer can make sure that you get all of the paperwork done exactly both on time and how it should be completed. Trying to do all of this on your own puts you at a disadvantage because it’s more likely that you’ll make any kind of mistake, even a small one, which could potentially weaken your application.

What A Lawyer Can Do Throughout The Process

An immigration lawyer can guide you through the entire process, from the beginning to a successful outcome. The truth is that, in all likelihood, you’ve never applied for an F1 visa before. It’s invaluable to have someone who has guided so many through the process in the past. An experienced attorney can provide you with not just tips but real, actionable advice about what to do and not to do. As a student, you know how important it is to use the resources available to you in terms of studying, learning, and so forth. The same applies here. A good attorney is a resource that gives you a better chance of success than you might have otherwise.

Advice, Counsel, And More It’s important to note that, if your F1 application is denied, you can file an appeal. Indeed, that’s how many of our clients make their way to us: they tried to fill out these forms and apply themselves only to find that they were rejected. Then, we’ve been able to help them to get the F1 visa on the second try. You work so hard to put yourself in a position where you could be eligible for a student visa. You owe it to yourself to work with an attorney who can help you get to where you want to go.

More Than An Immigration Lawyer For F1 Visa Applicants In addition to helping students to successfully apply for an F1, we’ve also helped many to be able to renew it as well. That said, we’ve helped thousands to immigrate to the United States who aren’t students, but rather, immigrants of all ages from all walks of life. If you want to immigrate to the United States, we recommend you reach out to us for a free case evaluation. There, we’ll avail you of your options, letting you know exactly how we can help and what we can do. To set it up, message us through our site to call.

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A recent study indicates a notable rise in the rejection rate of visas for international students aspiring to pursue education in the United States.

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Entering the United States to Study

Thirty one years ago, in 1987, I landed at Boston Logan Airport with an F1 student visa to attend Harvard. I was full of excitement and not the least bit concerned about getting into the country. I had been here twice before, once staying with a family in Rochester, Minnesota for a school year (1983/84) and once in the summer of 1986 to tour schools all across the US. Each time entering the country had been a complete non event (other than long waiting lines).

This past Friday, a 17 year old Harvard freshman from Lebanon was denied entry to the United States, allegedly over posts by others whom he follows or is friends with on social media. If social media had been around back in 1987 and if that was indeed the standard, there is no way I would have been let into the country. Many of my friends were strongly and vocally anti American and I myself had participated in protests against the deployment of Pershing missiles in Germany.

Not all my entries during my student years were as smooth as the one in the fall of 1987. I have spent quite a few hours in the waiting room at Logan. Even back then, long before 9/11 and the Trump administration, some of the immigration officers were incredibly rude and made me feel not welcome. I tried to attribute it to the pressure of the job but having grown older I now know that some people relish the power they have been given over others and that cruelty is never far away.

Obviously this is not the currently worst abuse of power at the US border by a long shot. It just struck me how completely different my life could have been and I hope this young man will be allowed to enter and attend school.

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F1 related news, rumours and bits

Chicago's politician denies f1 coming there because they offer 10 years contracts to new circuits which Chicago is not ready for with Nascar coming back recently

AM and Merc are doing tyre testing next after Ferrari, on 6th and 7th Feb

Andretti entry denied for 2025 and 2026, next possible entry is 2028 (this is a good time to remember Rodin's failed entry too), they put out their own statement mentioning they wanted to be "genuine" USA team (side note there is a possibility to take it to the EU court)

Jost Capito joined electric rallycross as senior advisor

Petronas (Sepang circuit's title partner) has denied making moves to bring back the circuit to f1 championship calendar for 2026 like Reuters suggested earlier on

Mercedes teased the W15 with a picture of Lewis' seat fit

Alpine rumouredly finally passed all crash tests needed to get fia's certification for the new season

Sauber hired Zane Maloney as a reserve driver after RBR junior programme let go of him

Barcelona started a 50m project of renovation in hopes to keep the circut on f1 calendar

A document about Fernando Alonso on DAZN explained a bit more about 2007 season and it looks like he is mostly blaming immaturity and team principal's bad leading on the friction

Spa is facing financial struggles according to rumours and I don't wanna know what that could lead to...

Nick Fry said that Brawn GP document sequel is being considered

Red Bull are rumouredly trying to move Adrian Newey into another Red Bull project outside of F1 to hire more talent under the budget cap rules

And finally there are some rumours about Lewis to Ferrari after his contract runs out which coinsists with Buxton's cryptid tweet about huge silly season move

From fan's point of view: apparently Arthur used Charles' racing boots and racing wheel for the tyre testing, Valtteri met (adopted?) a real life honey badger, Lando changed his Instagram account picture and header for the new season and it's not clear if Liam Lawson will drive in traditional New Zealand karting event since it happens at the same time as rbr/visa rb car launches

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USA student visa in ahmedabad

Welcome to Flywingoverseas

Visa consultancy

USA student visa in ahmedabad

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1. Student Visa for the United States

An F1 visa is granted to international students who are enrolled in an academic programme or English Language Program at a college or university in the United States. F1 students must maintain a minimum course load in order to be considered full-time students.

 Unless they have applied for and been approved to stay and work in the US for a period of time under the OPT Program, they can stay in the country for up to 60 days beyond the length of time it takes to complete their academic programme.

F1 students are expected to complete their studies by the expiration date on their I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Student Status), which is provided by the US college or university to which they have been accepted and will be attending.

UK student visa in Ahmedabad

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2. F1 Visa Requirements

During an F1 visa interview, applicants must satisfy and demonstrate several strict criteria, including the following::

The US Consulate has implemented a pre-appointment system for Visa Interviews. The applicant must appear for a personal interview at the US consulate on the date you choose for the visa interview. The applicant must persuade the visa officer that he or she is qualified for the visa. The applicant must demonstrate that he or she has strong ties to India and that he or she is not an intending immigrant or looking for permanent residence in the United States. When answering the questions, keep it brief and to the point.

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If the officer is unable to review all of the documents carried by the applicant, do not be surprised or angry. Because officers have limited time for each applicant, they may not be able to review many, if any, documents at times. As a result, one should be prepared to explain one’s situation verbally and to respond to all questions promptly, patiently, and confidently.

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On the same day, the applicant will be informed whether he or she has been granted or denied a visa. The name of the university for which an I-20 has been submitted to the consulate will also appear on the passport. As a result, it is prudent to exercise extreme caution when making the final selection of a university. If your visa is rejected on the first try for any reason, you can reapply after three working days.

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Foreign Residence : F1 applicants must have a foreign residence and intend to return there once their studies are completed.

Sponsoring Institution : You may only study at the academic institution through which your F1 visa was granted while on the visa.

Financial Support : Applicants must demonstrate adequate financial support — the Study USA Financing Guide can assist you in preparing for this aspect of your study abroad experience.

Ties to the Home Country : All applicants must demonstrate strong ties to their home country.

Strong bonds include, but are not limited to, the following:

After finishing your studies, you will receive a job offer letter.

Assets (i.e., house, land, vehicle, etc.)

Bank accounts

Family

Without IELTS in UK

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3. Admission Requirements

Admission policies differ between universities. Your university will tell you what they need to know in order to determine if you are academically qualified. Among other things, you will need to demonstrate to the school that you have enough money to support yourself while studying without having to work, and you may be required to demonstrate health insurance to cover any medical expenses if you require medical assistance. Once the university has determined that your application is complete and that you are academically qualified, they will issue you an I-20 form, which will allow you to apply for your student visa.

4. Where to Submit Your F1 Visa Application

Generally, applicants for student visas should apply at the US Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over their permanent residence. This is typically your home country — the country in which you reside. Although visa applicants may apply at any U.S. consular office abroad, qualifying for the visa outside the country of permanent residence may be more difficult.

The following are some of the questions that the Visa officer is likely to ask:

What is the purpose of your trip?

Which university are you planning to go to?

Who is sponsoring you?

Why do you want to do MS / MBA?

Why you Select USA?

Why you go to USA?

Why do you wish to study in the US and not in India?

Why did you select this University?

Do you have any relatives in the US?

Why is your GRE / GMAT / SAT / TOEFL score low?

What are you plans after completing your studies?

What is your father’s annual income?

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 Kalol Branch

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Study Visa For US

Scholar Visa Process For America Of America

Pay the non-refundable visa application charge and fulfill the application requirements of your particular embassy or consulate. Airlines are required to confirm the unfavorable take a look at result for all passengers before boarding and can deny boarding of passengers if they do not present Spouses and dependent youngsters beneath the age of 21 could accompany F-1 and J-1 visa holders, if they qualify for and apply for F-2 and J-2 visas respectively.

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Let us take a look at an overview of how the USA student visa course of is carried out. Canada presents quite a few scholarships to its students, and the federal government takes student education as their duty. Getting a student visa for Canada has been made relatively simpler now.

The flexible teaching methods and packages are created to match students’ preferences, so they can effectively study and excel of their field of interest. However, not like many countries, the USA’s training system isn’t centralized and is governed by federal states. Educational institutes provide scholarships and loan assistance to international students. From the very starting, the USA has been a paradise to the worldwide students for their training and career. When deciding to study abroad, the primary query in students’ minds is, ‘why research within the USA.’ Here we now have provided a spread of reasons by simplifying the information that can assist you to make a well-informed choice.

The courses are structured in a way that the students can create their very own curriculum and research what they love the most. The schooling system in the US is sort of different from your own country. The schooling system in the US is sort of flexible, prefer it offers you the choice to go for any subject from any stream. You are then allowed to specialize in that topic without any classes. It is your prerogative to choose class any time of the tutorial 12 months. Now you probably can specialize within the area of your choice without having to take any pointless lessons.

Study Visa For US

All questions requested within the visa interview are to gauge the authenticity of your utility and make positive that you are going abroad solely to check – and not to migrate. Prepare a folder of all documents needed for the visa interview and go through the monetary paperwork particularly. While the visa interview is usually a nerve wracking experience for some, do not neglect that the visa officer is interviewing you to verify the authenticity of your application – to not reject your utility. Further, we have seen from experience that preparation is the important thing. Those who put together for the interview by making ready for the attainable questions prematurely are relaxed through the interview and have a much better success price. [newline]With an F1 scholar visa, college students can work on-campus up to 20 hours.

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From Student Blogger, Wendy: Can I Stay in the U.S. After Graduation?

Graduating is a weird experience. At first I was excited about it, then I was scared, then I was excited again, but now... it doesn’t seem real yet.

After four years of waking up around my class schedule and going to bed at unspeakable times to finish my assignments, having absolutely no structure to follow is both freeing and nerve-wracking. Necessary, though.

This is not an issue that only international students have to deal with, of course. It’s more a stage of life that a lot of us experience. But, as an international student, I can’t deny there is an extra layer to this whole situation. Our American friends can take a break, go home, or get a job at a coffee shop for a while. But, if you want to stay in the U.S., you have to find other options. You can’t do nothing, because you’re probably in the U.S. on an F1 visa, which is a student visa. And well, once you graduate, you’re no longer a student, right?

So one option that is very popular for international students who want to stay in the U.S. a little longer is to do Optional Practical Training, better known as OPT. OPTis basically what gives you permission for temporary employment in your area of study. It lasts about 12 months usually, but some fields can get an extension.

Do I recommend it?

Four years ago I straight up would have said YES. It’s professional development and it lets you stay in the U.S. longer. But now, I really think it depends on your goals. Some of my friends decided that four years was enough time away from home. Others felt like they would rather have professional experience in their own countries. For others, it sounded more appealing to get a masters’ degree after undergrad.

It really depends on your goals.

For me, OPT was an option out of many in my mind. If I’m honest, it was a tough decision because I wasn’t sure what I wanted. I wasn’t sure what was the thingthat would make me feel like I am growing the most and using my acquired knowledge. But most of all, after studying for so long, I wasn’t sure what should my next step be, or what would make me the happiest. In the end, I decided that I wanted to be in the U.S. a few more months growing as an individual while getting some professional experience. I wanted to be doing this while I figured out my next steps, so OPT fit for now.

As you see, it’s very subjective, but what’s important is that you give yourself time to think about this. You don’t get your OPT from one day to the other—you may have to attend a workshop before applying, meet with your advisor, and after that you have to wait to get a response. I applied at the beginning of my last quarter, and I’m still waiting for my card, so definitely give yourself time. It might even be helpful to go to a workshop or talk to your advisor even earlier than I did, so they can answer your questions properly and help you figure out if this is what you really want to do.

If you go back home immediately, you can apply everything you’ve learned in theory with your own community. If you want to stay, you can do so too, it will just take a few extra steps. But, like I’ve said before, whatever you decide will in some way help you grow so don’t be afraid of your choices.

Wendy Tafur is an international student from Ecuador who just graduated from Seattle University with a double major in Creative Writing and Theatre. She’s excited to share some of the stories of things she’s learned in her time in the U.S.!

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Has Coronavirus Infected The Citizenship Process?

By Meera Gosavi, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Class of 2022

June 17, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has brought forth a large number of direct and indirect effects on a variety of pieces of American life, one of which is immigration and citizenship. The citizenship process in the United States is a lengthy and complicated one, but two of the main parts are holding a green card, or permanent residency, for at least 5 years, and completing the naturalization ceremony. The naturalization ceremony is an in-person ceremony concluded with an Oath of Allegiance administered by either a court or the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) [i]. People can also start the citizenship process through marriage, work visas, or student visas, each of which have specific residency, school, and employment qualifications for individuals to stay within the criteria.

As a reaction to COVID-19 spreading, life has changed for many people seeking US citizenship or already living in the US. On March 13th, USCIS declared that COVID testing does not fall underthe “public charge” rule [ii]. The “public charge” rule was introduced in the Immigration Act of 1882 and stated that the United States can deny a US visa to anyone if they are likely or liable to become a “public charge,” formally given a very vague definition at its inception, but informally defined as being dependent on government resources [iii]. This rule applies to those seeking green cards and visas from within the United States, not through the naturalization process [iv]. USCIS’s March 13th declaration means that seeking testing, treatment, or vaccines for COVID-19 will not be considered under the public charge rule. Additionally, on March 22nd, President Trump stated that undocumented immigrants can and will get tested without fear of deportation, and Customs and Border Protection agents will not target emergency rooms or clinics to find and deport undocumented immigrants [v].

The pandemic has affected those who were almost done with their citizenship process as well. On March 17th, all USCIS offices shut down, with all remaining naturalization ceremonies canceled indefinitely. As of June 4th, some field offices have started to open, but there is no definite plan stated by the USCIS as to how they will work through the backlog of people remaining to receive their citizenship [ii]. In 2018, 756,000 people were naturalized by USCIS [vi], which is on average 63,000 per month. Considering the backlog from March to June, that is 189,000 people that have not received citizenship yet. In addition to those 189,000 people remaining, immigrants from overseas may be denied entry based on President Trump’s executive order limiting immigration. About 358,000 green cards could be blocked based on where applicants are coming from [vii].

Students who are in the US on F1 visas may have difficulty coming back for the next school year, depending on what their universities have decided in terms of online classes. F1 visas only allow a certain number of online classes added to the course load in order to qualify for the visa, so international students may not have the option of taking a whole semester online [viii]. With the rise in unemployment and large unexpected layoffs faced by many companies, international workers on H-1B visas have no choice but to return to their countries of origin with no prospects of new employment in jobs that meet the criteria for the visa [ix].

Even if the backlog of visas, the determination of the next semester for international students, and new jobs for foreign workers are worked through, there are many long-term effects to the change in immigration policies brought on by the Coronavirus. One of the main effects is voting in the 2020 presidential elections in November. If people on the path to citizenship do not receive their citizenship by October, the deadline in some states, or election day, the deadline in others, they will not be able to vote in the upcoming election. More than 23 million immigrants make up the eligible voter population in 2020, roughly 10% of the electorate [x]. In an exit poll conducted after the 2016 elections, 64% of voters who were not born US citizens voted for Clinton, while 31% voted for Trump. Out of the born US citizen voters, it was fairly evenly split, 45% voting for Clinton and 49% voting for Trump[xi]. If the number of naturalized US citizens this year goes down because of the severe backlog, the landscape of the 2020 election may look different as well, potentially with a smaller number of people voting Democrat.

This Coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented by the United States and has led to drastic measures taken by the government. These actions, while beneficial for human health, have also led to some unforeseen long-term effects for a variety of immigrants, including students for the next school year and workers facing unemployment. The pandemic could also have an impact on the next four years of American life and the way the government will function in the next presidential term and many more to come.

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[i]“Naturalization Ceremonies.” USCIS, 8 Jan. 2013, www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/naturalization-ceremonies.

[ii]“Latest Updates: Coronavirus and Immigration.” Boundless, 8 June 2020, www.boundless.com/blog/coronavirus-immigration/.

[iii]“What Is the Public Charge Rule for Immigrants?” Boundless, 24 Feb. 2020, www.boundless.com/blog/public-charge-rule-explained/.

[iv]“Public Charge.” ILRC, 5 June 2020, www.ilrc.org/public-charge.

[v]Samuels, Brett. “Trump Says Undocumented Immigrants Can Get Tested for Coronavirus without Fear of Deportation.” TheHill, The Hill, 22 Mar. 2020, thehill.com/homenews/administration/488940-trump-says-undocumented-immigrants-can-get-tested-for-coronavirus.

[vi]“Naturalization Fact Sheet.” USCIS, 25 June 2019, www.uscis.gov/news/fact-sheets/naturalization-fact-sheet.

[vii]“Trump's Executive Order Favors Immigrants from Western Europe.” Boundless, 6 May 2020, www.boundless.com/blog/trump-immigration-ban-who-is-affected/.

[viii]Durrani, Anayat. “International Students: How to Maintain Visa Status.” U.S. News & World Report, U.S. News & World Report, 29 Aug. 2019, www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2019-08-29/what-international-students-should-know-about-maintaining-visa-status.

[ix]Jordan, Miriam. “They Lost Their Jobs. Now They May Have to Leave the U.S.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 12 May 2020, www.nytimes.com/2020/05/12/us/foreign-workers-visas-immigrants.html.

[x]Budiman, Abby Hugo, et al. “Naturalized Citizens Make Up Record One-in-Ten U.S. Eligible Voters in 2020.” Pew Research Center's Hispanic Trends Project, Pew Research Center, 26 Feb. 2020, www.pewresearch.org/hispanic/2020/02/26/naturalized-citizens-make-up-record-one-in-ten-u-s-eligible-voters-in-2020/.

[xi]“Exit Polls 2016.” CNN Politics, CNN, 23 Nov. 2019, www.cnn.com/election/2016/results/exit-polls.

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Harvard student gets into US after entry denied over friends' social media posts

Ismail Ajjawi, the incoming Harvard student who was denied entry into the US, has made it to class after all.

On Aug. 23, Ajjawi was turned away at Boston’s Logan Airport after being questioned for hours and ultimately had his visa canceled after immigration officials searched his phone and laptop, according to The Harvard Crimson. He returned home to Lebanon that weekend.

That was apparently the result of the US government’s probing of visa applicants’ social media profiles. After the search, an officer questioned the 17-year-old, who got a scholarship to study in the US, about his friends’ social media activity and told him she’d found some “posting political points of view that oppose the US,” the student paper noted. Despite Ajjawi’s protests, the officer denied the student’s entry and let him call his parents.

Customs and Border Protection spokesperson Michael McCarthy said in an Aug. 28 emailed statement that he couldn’t offer specific details on Ajjawi’s case due to confidentiality restrictions. “This individual was deemed inadmissible to the United States based on information discovered during the CBP inspection,” he wrote.

The situation was ultimately resolved, and Ajjawi made it to Harvard on Monday, in time for the semester’s first classes the following day, the Crimson reported.

“US Customs and Border Protection can confirm that on Monday Sept. 2, Ismail Ajjawi overcame all grounds of inadmissibility and was admitted into the United States as a student on a F1 visa,” a CBP spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

Speaking via their lawyer, Ajjawi’s family expressed their appreciation for the support they got over a 10-day period of uncertainty and highlighted in particular the efforts on Amideast, a nonprofit that fosters relations between the US and the Middle East and North Africa.

“We truly appreciate the efforts of so many individuals and officials in Lebanon, Washington, Massachusetts and at Harvard that have made it possible for our son Ismail Ajjawi to begin his studies at Harvard with his class,” the family said in a statement.

First published Aug. 28. Updated Sept. 6: Added that Ajjawi made it into the US in time for class and added a statement from his family.

https://growinsta.xyz/harvard-student-gets-into-us-after-entry-denied-over-friends-social-media-posts/

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My mom is LPR, and she plans to travel outside U.S. in this summer. After reading the file "Traveling outside of the U.S. - Documents needed for Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR)/Green Card holders" on U.S. Customs and Border Protection website. it says," Foreign nationals who have applied for permanent residency may need to be approved for advance parole ahead of traveling out of the U.S. In order to be readmitted when traveling back to the U.S. (H1, H4, L1, L2, K3, K4 or V2, V3 holders don't require advance parole to travel abroad after applying to adjust status." I wonder, does my mom need to file parole earlier in advance to be able to be readmitted when traveling back to the U.S. ? Another concern, her green card will expire on March 2018. Is she okay to travel outside U.S. in December? As an LPR, how long can she stay outside U.S.? Exactly how many days can she remain outside U.S. if she travels multiple times during a year? Thank you in advance for your answer A: For every one of the specifics either contact an immigration lawyer or go to the USCIS office in Denver (schedule a meeting online since they don't meet non-scheduled parties). A lawyer will charge a fee as well as the USCIS is not going to charge you (but you will need to wait). Complex parole is for individuals who are applying for PR standing, but haven't been given proper PR approval. In other words, provided the green card continues to be legal advanced parole is not usually required.Within the boundaries of "temporary" journey, there are not any limitations of how many times a permanent resident leaves the US, provided that they still meet the minimal amount of time in the US required to keep the PR standing (i.e. 6 months or more outside the US can result in LPR abandonment).For the details of PR requisites review the PR application instructions. The USCIS webpage should also have this info accessible.Depending on when she files for a renewal and when your mom is outside the US an advanced parole may be demanded.Eventually, remember a legal green card AND ALSO a valid foreign passport are required to leave and reenter the US for green card holders.

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I m a US citizen married a Nigerian and petition for him to come to US. separated after 6 month. How can I divorce him?

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Does it matter whether we get married in the UK or USA if my fiance is British and wishes to move here with me?

My fiancee is British. She comes over here on a tourist visa a couple of times per year. My target would be to get her live with me here. I myself am a naturalized citizen, employed full time. Does it make any difference if she were to apply to dwell here, whether we get married here or there? A: Make any difference for what purposes? Your question lacks sufficient detail. The best first step is a First Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice web site. I practice law in these areas of law in CA, NY, MA, and DC: Education Law & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Business. This answer doesn't constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.

I won a green card through Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. My question is do I have to maintain my F1 status?

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I have my green card and want to apply for my Citizenship but I have a juvenile record will I get denied automatically?

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Can I file I-130 for my 15 year-old daughter whose mother is not my legal wife?

I'm a US citizen. I 've a 15 year old daughter who was born in Hong Kong. Her mom isn't my legal wife. Can I bring her into the USA for permanent residency? A: Yes. For her to get a green card, as long as she's your biological daughter under the age of 21, you can file. She is going to probably derive citizenship from you under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 as long as you have shared legal custody, if she enters the USA before the age of 18. If not, until she is eligible to file for naturalization on her own, she'd continue to be permanent resident. Consider working with an attorney to sort this out.

My husband received a waived deportation document from a immigration judge, what to do with that document?

My husband is ex Marine grant or but to recieved for green and citizenship in USA, so we have to carry on to fill I-130 and I 485 or what we should do? A: Do you mean the judge terminated proceeding? Or did he or she grant a waiver to you? If so, what kind of waiver? (there are many!) You should take a seat with an immigration attorney for a consultation. As these issues can be quite fact specific, free consultations are offered by many of us.

Does my wife need to update her name on her green card before filing an I-130 for me (husband/spouse)?

I am a foreign national who married my wife who's a US permanent resident. We got married in america and she took my surname upon marriage. (1.) Does my wife, as the I130 petitioner, need to make an application for a new permanent resident card with her updated surname before filing the I-130 or will our US marriage certificate suffice? (2.) Additionally, she has 3 middle names (Example: Jane Alexandria Victoria Elizabeth Doe). Her permanent resident card has all her old names; nevertheless, our marriage certificate just has her first name, first middle name, second middle name initial and my new surname (Example: Jane Alexandria V Thomas). Which name should she contain on the I130 in accordance with my first question? Thank you. A: Almost daily is changing now and it's unwise to put it charitably to try and represent yourself in an immigration matter. Only an Immigration attorney has the expertise to correctly fill out immigration forms and put together the right package of files and other evidence to support the immigration advantages you are attempting to get. Nevertheless, especially in these turbulent times, you should retain an immigration lawyer. This really isn't a do-it-yourself project! You need to concentrate on keeping experienced immigration counsel, particularly now that immigration is a great deal more prohibitive since Trump is now President.