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You have to be at a school for one year before you can apply for CPT. The exception to this if it is at a graduate level and the internship which would require CPT is required for all students in the program.

What is the name of your state? Kansas I live in Kansas but the accident occurred in Missouri. I was stopped at a stop-light and rear-ended. My family doctor suggested either physical therapy or chiropractic for my neck, shoulder and back pain. I went to the chiropractor. I had spinal...

Because your wife is an F-1 you can request a change of status and become and F-2. However this will only allow you to remain in the US legally. You can not be employed as an F-2. You could continue in a new program of study at a higher level and stay in F-1 and then pursue on campus...

He needs to find out why 212(e) applies...what is his country and occupation...that might be a good start.

Tell the DSO to look in the NAFSA Training Manaul F-1 for Beginners...page 14-8. It reads.."to be eligible to apply, the student must have been in lawful status as a full-time student for one full academic year unless a graduate program requires an immediate CPT experience." So the question to...

sorry placidly but I disagree, it depends on the schools authorization and how the program is categorized. if it is considered a certificate program, that is how I would look at it, you would be under M-1. certificate programs are taught at community colleges and universities so you can't just...

Dear Alchemist: I work with F-1s and I personally have not seen any denials for students for scholars coming from Russia. So first I would have her attempt to come as an F-1, make sure her financial documentation is in order. Then if she is denied, you can marry and she can come as an F-2...

Do you live close to a large medical center or university medical center. Check with them and see if they have a pre-pay OB package. Many other hospitals do this as well. The packages are designed for people who are non-insured. Usually citizenship is not an issue. These are not subsidized...

Typically a change of status from B to F will not be approved, unless at the time of entry it was noted on your I-94 that you will be seeking a change of status to F. Looks like you will have to depart and re-enter.

Most colleges and universities will admit students even though undocumented. She might want to find out about the Dream Act and its status in Florida. She might be eligible for in-state tuition particularly if she attended a US High School.

Even if you graduate from a US school, if you are going to apply for an employment visa (H-1B) you will need certification. Go to the Commission of Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools website at www.cgfns.org They do the screening not only for nursing but also OT. You will have to obtain a...

Lana: Don't forget, the cap does not apply to educational institutions. So depending on the degree (bachelors or higher) if you can find a position with an educational institution that will file for you (you can not file for H-1b for yourself) it may be possible to change status to H-1B at any...

Many denials for students coming from China are based on "intent to immigrate". So it may be more difficult to prove your intent when you do not apply from your home country, however there is nothing that says you can not apply from Canada.

Ok DJohnson, time for a crisis queen check. Hope you are not selected for any jury. I knew very little about ebay as of yesterday, but now I am learning. There is a process for unpaid items to be disputed. It reads on the Ebay site that at the end of that process the seller will be eligible...

What is the name of your state? Kansas I thought I was going to bid on an item in ebay, but it was a "buy it now" item. Ok so I was stupid and I am not a big ebay user. However this is not an item I can afford costing several hundreds of dollars. When I received my "you are a winning bidder"...