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You worked hard and went through the long process of getting your green card. Whether you obtained it through an employment-based petition or a family-based petition, the process is often time-consuming and arduous. Once you obtain your green card or...

Q: What is optional practical training? A: Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. Under the prior rules, an F-1 student could be authorized to receive up to...

Introduction: In order to facilitate the understanding of the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) process for handling appeals,  a selection of cases brought before the AAO will be presented below in summary.  The cases are presented in such a fashion that...