Reversal of SEVIS Terminations for F-1 Students

Apr282025

Reversal of SEVIS Terminations for F-1 Students

On Blogs, Employment-Based Immigration, F-1 International students- CPT/OPT and STEM OPT, Immigration Blog,

by Chris Prescott

Over the past couple of weeks, I have spoken with multiple students who have had their F-1 visas revoked and their SEVIS terminated.  Most of these students had DWIs or other alcohol related arrests.  Other attorneys reported speaking with students who had minor infractions such as parking or speeding tickets.  In some cases, the charges...

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Nov32022

ACICS Schools Are No Longer Recognized By USCIS

On Change of status applications, including F-1, H-4, L-2, etc., Employment-Based Immigration, F-1 International students- CPT/OPT and STEM OPT, Immigration Blog, PERM/I-140/I-485 Information,

by Chris Prescott

On August 19, 2022, the Department of Labor stated it would no longer recognize the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges (ACICS) as an accrediting agency.  This announcement affects English language study programs and F-1 students applying for STEM OPT extensions. SEVP will notify students if their school is affected by the above and strongly encourage...

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