On January 31, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a Final Rule to adjust fees for certain immigration and naturalization benefit applications, effective April 1, 2024. This includes applications for F-1 Pre-Completion… Read more »
Important Updates
USCIS Update: Expansion of Premium Processing
December 28, 2024 Update As of February 26, 2024, premium processing fees for certain applications will be increased due to inflation. The final rule outlining the increase in fees can… Read more »
USCIS Error: Biometrics Appointments and OPT/STEM Extension Applications
On July 12th, the USCIS implemented a feature on I-765 applications called “myProgress” that will eventually allow OPT/STEM applications to see more detail about their pending applications. Unfortunately, there was… Read more »
SEVP Update: Sign and Send I-983 Electronically
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has announced that students and employers may now utilize electronic signatures on the Form I-983, “Training Plan for STEM OPT Students.” You can… Read more »
UPDATE TO USCIS FORM I-765
Starting January 3, 2023, USCIS will only accept the 10/31/22 edition of the Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. Access the 10/31/22 edition of Form I-765 Here Please note, this… Read more »
GUIDANCE FOR THE 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
For the 2022-2023 Academic Year, Northeastern University will be offering a robust on-campus experience for its students. As such, all students in F-1 and J-1 status are expected to join… Read more »
SEVP Guidance for the 2021/2022 Academic Year
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) updated their guidance to extend certain flexibilities for remote learning toF-1 students studying at U.S. academic… Read more »
SEVP Guidance for Fall 2020
FAQs for Undergraduate F-1 Students Can I enroll in classes for Fall 2020? Yes you can: If you are a fall freshman intending to be in Boston in the fall, you… Read more »