I am presently on F-1(student) visa and have graduated in December '2001.Through my husband's employer , we have filed for I-485 in Dec' 2001.I want to know whether i must apply for my OPT or is I-485 application good enough to keep me in status.

Please see the Visa Application Forms section of our website for many the forms you'll need to apply for a nonimmigrant visa. Links to the electronic versions of some forms are also included.

No. All applicants are subject to all grounds of ineligibility specified in the Immigration and Nationality act (INA) and there are no special provisions for the waiver of any ground of visa ineligibility other than those generally provided in the act.

Although this is not the most optimal scenario for a potential employee, it is not completely improbable to attain work status in the USA for F1 holders. On graduation, the employer will be responsible for proving why you would be in a more advantageous position than an American citizen. It should be noted, however, that the mere implication of a job offer from your employer is proof that you do meet these requirements.

Please visit the AIT's website at http://www.ait.org.tw/en/visa/niv/#emergency for information about how to apply for a visa for emergency travel.

Yes. All Tajikistani citizens who are not legal permanent residents of the United States (green card holders) require a visa to visit the United States, regardless of age.

You will need to apply for an F-1 or student visa for your studies at USC. For more information on applying for a student visa, please see the "Steps to Applying and Student Visa Information" section of this site. You can also refer to the checklist of required documents on the International Programs for Students web site.

Yes. We will process your documents both academic and financial to obtain an I-20 form for you with which you should be able to obtain the requisite visa.

You should apply for your Visa in person at the relevant Belgian embassy or consulate in your country of residence. If there is no Belgian embassy or consulate in your country of residence, you should apply to the Belgian embassy responsible for that country (usually located in a neighbouring country). This embassy will also tell you if you can submit your Visa application in your country of residence via the embassy of another Schengen country.

The office will assist you in the process of requesting a VISA. It is a long and complex process therefore we recommend to apply as early as possible. Due to tougher internatioanal regulation, at the time of the VISA application, the Foundation becomes the responsible party and the guarantor of your staying: legal statements are made in regard to the legitimacy of your staying and the related financial guarantees.

Yes, you can apply again if your visa was denied. The State Department's Visa Office offers information about immigration law and visa denials at "Visa Denials". If six weeks have passed since your visa appointment, and you still don't have your visa, click on the following: Delivery of your visa

Answer: F-1 (Student Visa): The F-1 visa is for full-time students enrolled in an academic or language program. F-1 students may stay in the US for the full length of their academic program plus 60 days. F-1 students must maintain a full-time course load and complete their studies by the expiration date mentioned on the I-20 form.

You would qualify for the H-1, but if you are out of status, you will have to travel to home country to get an H-1 visa before you can start working. Check the details with your lawyers. Once you have been outside USA for more than one year, you have the whole five years available again. No we do not have any updates on Visa applications for H1B. So far, we think they will be accepted as usual.

Through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), citizens of some countries may travel to the U.S. without a visa, providing they are staying less than 90 days and are visiting as tourists or for business. You will still need a valid passport and cannot work for a U.S. company during your stay. Note: Members of the media on assignment cannot enter on this visa.

You can get a waiver if you bring your vehicle to a State Inspection Station with your initial Vehicle Inspection Report, the new Vehicle Inspection Report and your emissions-related repair receipts Costs associated with parts and labor to fix the emissions-related problem can be applied toward the waiver. However, if you do the repairs yourself, your labor doesn't count toward the waiver Federal law requires you to have certain air pollution equipment in your vehicle.

All US citizens and non-Chinese citizens traveling to mainland China, whether for business, study or pleasure, require a visa which should be obtained prior to the trip.

Yes, in most cases you will have to obtain a student visa for your full-time studies in a foreign country before you leave Hong Kong. The host university will send you a pre-departure package that will include a letter of acceptance and other relevant documents. You should check the visa application instructions online and bring all necessary documents (including your passport) to relevant High Commission, Consulate or Embassy to apply for the student visa.

A passport is required for all travel outside of the United States. This includes all the countries affiliated with Compassion International. If needed, a visa application will be included in your deposit packet with instructions on how to apply for your visa. If you prefer to have your passport and/or visa application processed for you, we recommend the following companies: