Updated October 28, 2026. General information only; immigration rules and court orders can change. Individual circumstances require legal advice.An F-1 student seeking reinstatement should act immediately after discovering a status... read more →
Updated October 28, 2026. General information only; immigration rules and court orders can change. Individual circumstances require legal advice.The rule replacing duration of status with fixed admission periods is currently... read more →
In Episode 18 of the ImmiGreat Podcast, Richard Wilner explains a major proposed change affecting international students and other temporary visitors in F-1, J-1, and I visa status. On July... read more →
Understanding the Basics of Student Visa (F-1) Requirements At Wilner & O’Reilly, we recognize how essential it is to have a clear understanding of the Student Visa (F-1) Requirements before... read more →
Understanding Student Visa Processing: The Gateway to Studying in the U.S. Embarking on the journey of higher education in the United States can be an exhilarating prospect for many international... read more →
We understand the dream of countless international students to pursue their academic pursuits in the United States. This dream often begins with obtaining a Student Visa (F-1). A Brief Understanding... read more →
The Basics of F-1 Visa: A Comprehensive Overview Understanding the F-1 Visa is essential to pursuing an academic pathway in the United States. As an critical category within non-immigrant visas,... read more →
USCIS recently announced new guidance that will immediately benefit foreign students studying in the United States on an F-1 student visa. Prior to the policy update, F-1 students were subject... read more →
WHAT IS J-1 VISA AND WHEN IS A WAIVER REQUIRED? A J-1 visa is a nonimmigrant exchange visitor visa. There are multiple types of J-1 visas such as: au pair,... read more →
¿Qué es un cambio de estatus? Generalmente, ciertos ciudadanos extranjeros que están en los Estados Unidos bajo una clasificación de no inmigrante pueden solicitar cambiar estatus a otra clasificación de... read more →