121H1B Visa Revocation
H1B Visa Revoked by USCIS. What Are My Options?
If your H1B visa has been revoked by USCIS, it’s crucial to understand the implications and the steps you can take to address the situation. Reasons for…
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122Notice to Alien Ordered Removed/Departure Verification
Notice to Alien Ordered Removed/Departure Verification
What Is a Notice to Alien Ordered Removed/Departure Verification? A Notice to Alien Ordered Removed/Departure Verification (Form I-296) is issued by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
123INA 212(a)(9)(B)
Overcoming INA 212(a)(9)(B): Waivers and Challenging Unlawful Presence Bars
INA 212(a)(9)(B) imposes significant penalties on individuals who accrue unlawful presence in the United States and later seek admission. This provision establishes three and ten year bars…
124Visa Revocation
Visa Revoked Due to DUI – What Should I Do Now?
If you’ve been notified that your visa was revoked because of a DUI arrest or conviction, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed and unsure about your immigration future. Whether…
125212(a)(7)(A)(i)(i)
Section 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) & 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(II) Successful Cases
Section 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) & 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(II) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) renders an immigrant inadmissible if, at the time of application for admission, they lack a valid,…
126Visa Cancellation
Visa Revoked for Speeding – What Should I Do?
Direct answer: If a visa was revoked after a speeding incident, first determine whether the visa alone was revoked or whether your underlying immigration status was separately…
127F-1 Visa
F1 Visa Revoked – What Should I Do Now?
F-1 Visa Revoked: What Happens to Student Status? Updated legal analysis (October 31, 2026). A revoked F-1 visa and a loss of F-1 nonimmigrant status are not…
128F1 Visa Cancellation
My SEVIS Is Terminated
What Should I Do Now? Over the past month, we’ve seen a dramatic uptick in calls and emails from panicked international students who’ve been blindsided by a…
129National Interest Waiver
Winning Non-Traditional NIW Cases: How We Helped Clients Qualify for the National Interest Waiver
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is commonly associated with scientists, researchers, and medical professionals who have extensive publications, citations, and academic credentials. While these applicants often meet…
130212(a)(6)(E)
INA 212(a)(6)(E) Waiver
What Is Inadmissibility Under INA 212(a)(6)(E) Under section 212(a)(6)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, a person can be found inadmissible to the United States for engaging…