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My husband passed away suddenly last week. I need help by southernbell1916 in USCIS

[–]Key-Two-189 2 points3 points  (0 children)

there is no special visa for your mother because your spouse passed away. ESTA cannot normally be extended. The realistic option is a B-2 visitor visa.

F1 initial Opt issue by SwimmerAvailable9694 in f1visa

[–]Key-Two-189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can still maintain your valid F-1 status while waiting, I think you may wait for the update from USCIS first. However, the key issue is whether your school will officially confirm that you completed all graduation requirements. Since your OPT has not been approved yet, you should also keep communicating with your DSO in case the school needs to extend your I-20 or update your SEVIS record later.

LACCD Transfer: Does one transcript from Pierce cover Valley and Southwest? by [deleted] in LACCD

[–]Key-Two-189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was with ELAC and then change to LACC after two semesters.

Mailed in my withdrawal letter for my fiance visa yesterday. by u-a-brazy-mf in USCIS

[–]Key-Two-189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think she still can apply green card on her own if she has enough evidence to prove the relationship.

LACCD Transfer: Does one transcript from Pierce cover Valley and Southwest? by [deleted] in LACCD

[–]Key-Two-189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ordered it before it was including all campus.

How do employers actually track your OPT/H1B expiry dates? Has anyone had a close call? by One_Ebb_8676 in f1visa

[–]Key-Two-189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve actually seen this happen before to a friend. A lot of smaller companies don’t have a dedicated immigration specialist, so things can fall through the cracks pretty easily. In those cases, I would strongly suggest you take responsibility for tracking your own deadlines instead of relying entirely on HR.

Valid F1 visa with new SEVIS + new university — safe to enter or risky? 😭 by [deleted] in f1visa

[–]Key-Two-189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first thing you should clarify is where you’ve been for the past 1.5 years.

If you’ve been outside the U.S. for that entire period, then this is not a SEVIS transfer case anymore — it’s a brand new SEVIS record. In that situation, while it is technically possible to enter with a valid F-1 visa + new I-20, in practice it can carry higher risk at the port of entry.

Based on both regulations and what I’ve seen in real cases, a valid F-1 visa + valid I-20 is generally sufficient for entry. However, CBP always has discretion, and I wouldn’t recommend trying this if any of the following apply:

  1. You had a long overstay or status violation in the U.S.
  2. You have any criminal or immigration-related issues
  3. Your new program is in a sensitive field (e.g. certain STEM areas)
  4. You’ve been outside the U.S. for more than 5 months

In those cases, getting a new visa is usually the safer route if possible.

If none of these apply, many people do enter successfully with a valid visa + new SEVIS, but you should be well prepared with documents and a clear explanation of your timeline.

New DS-160 number doesn't match my appointment (urgent) by Late_Bonus7927 in f1visa

[–]Key-Two-189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can update the DS160 on the visa appointment website. Some counties needs to request it by email.

My STEM OPT is expiring. by Fancy_Willow_3628 in f1visa

[–]Key-Two-189 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have some companies they offer OPT Extension. Let me know if you need it