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April 14, 2021

Tag: Student Visa

ICE Uses Fake Universities to Catch Migrant Students Abusing Optional Practical Training

Friday, 18 October 2019 by Kara Lawrence
In an effort to catch students enrolling in graduate programs after not being selected in the H-1B lottery, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been discreetly operating a number of fake universities targeting these migrant students abusing the system.

Immigration officials have been monitoring universities for students whose only intentions for enrolling in graduate programs is to obtain additional Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Enrolling qualifies them for work authorization and allows them to extend their lawful presence in the U.S despite not being picked in the H-1B lottery.

The standard U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) protocol would be to issue Requests for Evidence (RFE) regarding H petitions of suspect students. USCIS, however, appears to have turned to more drastic enforcement measures, putting up nonexistent universities to entrap students.

The first sting operation of this kind happened in Michigan in 2015. USCIS set up the “University of Farmington,” promising flexible schedules and relatively low tuition fees for both undergraduate and graduate students. This went on until 2017, with immigration agents posing as university officials leading the operation that raked in 130 arrests for civil immigration charges out of over 600 suspect enrollees across the country.

Among these, eight were arrested on conspiracy and harboring charges for pretending to be “recruiters.” These individuals were found to have allegedly assisted immigrants in creating and acquiring what both parties knew were false documents for a price.

Another operation was conducted in 2016, resulting in the arrest of recruiters who brought in foreign students to a nonexistent university called the “University of Northern New Jersey.” The recruiters were taken in for allegedly implementing a “pay to play” scheme.

An attorney representing one of the arrested recruiters claimed that the sting operation that led to their arrests was unfair entrapment. They pointed out that nearly all of those arrested for “recruiting” were Indian nationals – all of whom were lawfully present in the U.S. under valid F student status. The Indian government has been urging for their immediate release.

They also claimed that those arrested in the sting operations were deceived or entrapped. The Farmington prosecution responded to this claim in the indictment, arguing that the migrant students arrested were fully aware that they were involved in illegal activities under the university.

The Trump administration has no plans to make changes to the F-1 Student Visa Program. This, paired with the sting operations and new guidance published last year making it harder for migrant students to avail of OPT and CPT work authorization, has made it clear that the government isn’t keen on expanding the program anytime soon.

If you want to learn more about the F-, J-, and M- visa programs, or need assistance in applying for a H-1B visa, We are ready to help. 

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5 Non-Immigrant Visas for Entry Into the United States of America

Monday, 30 September 2019 by Kara Lawrence

There are many different type of non-immigrant visas for people wishing to work, study or do business in the USA. If you select the wrong visa, you may be denied entry at the United States border, or in the worst case, you might face a ban on entering the country. It is important to be aware of the different types of visa,

1. Business Visa: The B1 visa is a non-immigrant visa for the USA for people wishing to visit America to conduct business. It is for people who want to attend a conference or a business meeting in the United States. Importantly, this American business visa does not allow a person to set up a new business in the US. You must apply at least 60 days before the date you want to travel. Avoid buying air tickets in advance if you have not yet received your visa.

2. Work Visa: There are various categories for this type of visas like H, L, O, P and Q. Which one you need depends on the type of your work for which you are going the USA. These types of visas are also temporary and holders of these visas cannot stay in the USA for a lifetime. Once your visa expires you will have to return to your country of origin. You can not get the visa until USCIS approves your petition. 

3. Student Visa: People who want to study in any school or college in the USA have to apply for student visa. You may be asked to pass a certain language test for eligibility. By this test, they see how efficiently you can read, write, listen and speak that particular language. Most of them ask for an English language test. When you are on a student visa you can not take a break for more than 5 months or you may lose your visa.

4. Artists and Athletes Visa: Professional artists like actors, singers and stage performers can apply for this visa type. It includes actors shooting a movie, stage performance and attending an awards show. Athletes can also apply for the visa if there is a tournament or match to attend. 

5. Media and Journalist Visa: Journalists can apply for an I visa which allows them to travel to the United States so that they can cover American news for their domestic audiences.

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