Mine Gur
Joined: 15 July 2023 Last seen: 4 months ago
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CEO New York, United States of America
Mine Gur
5 months ago In Immigration Updates
New Screening Measures for J-1 Visa Holders: Social Media Activity Under Review
This includes the J-1 visa. According to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, J-1 exchange visa holders are on the Trump administration’s list of student and exchange visitor visa categories of recipients who are now subject to increased screening of their activities. This new procedure states that, “effective immediately, consular officers must refer new or returning student and exchange visito
Mine Gur
5 months ago In Immigration Updates
Immigration Enforcement Actions Against International Students: Understanding Termination vs. Revocation of Status and Next Steps
The Department of State (DOS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are aggressively targeting international students, including those without a history of protest, for visa revocation, termination of their status, and removal. Late last month, Secretary Rubio reported that DOS revoked more than 300 student visas and announced a new program that uses AI-assisted reviews to screen social
Mine Gur
5 months ago In Immigration Updates
USCIS to Deny Immigration Benefits for Antisemitic Activity on Social Media
WASHINGTON— Today U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin considering aliens’ antisemitic activity on social media and the physical harassment of Jewish individuals as grounds for denying immigration benefit requests. This will immediately affect aliens applying for lawful permanent resident status, foreign students and aliens affiliated with educational institutions li
Mine Gur
5 months ago In General Student Questions
Can US Citizen or green card holder sponsor my education, and can I apply for a student loan as a F1 visa holder?
You may be able to apply for private student loans from U.S. financial institutions. However, these often require a co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with good credit. The terms and availability of private loans can vary, so it's important to research and compare different lenders. Please note that you are not eligible for federal student loans. On the oth
Mine Gur
5 months ago In Employment
Can I work for my own business under OPT?
You may be eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT) as an F-1 student in the United States if you plan to start a business related to your major area of study. However, students in English language training programs are not eligible for OPT. Additionally, you may not qualify for a STEM OPT extension if the business is not already established and will be your employer.
Is renter’s insurance necessary?
Many students commute via public transportation, cycling, or walking, depending on the distance between their accommodation and the campus. Some universities offer shuttle services. It is essential to check the local public transport system and its convenience in relation to your housing.
Mine Gur
5 months ago In Employment
Can I qualify for a STEM extension based on my BA degree education after my master’s degree program?
If you are an F-1 student participating in a 12-month period of post-completion OPT based on a non-STEM degree, you may be eligible to use a previous STEM degree from a U.S. institution of higher education to apply for a STEM OPT extension. You must have received both degrees from currently accredited and SEVP-certified institutions and cannot have already received a STEM OPT extension based on
Mine Gur
5 months ago In Social Security Number
Can I apply for a credit card without an SSN?
Yes, some financial institutions allow students to apply for a credit card without an SSN. Many credit card companies will accept an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) instead of an SSN, especially for international students. However, having an SSN can make the application process easier and help you build credit in the U.S.
Mine Gur
5 months ago In Employment
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