Approved

An Indian Student Outraces a Grace-Period Deadline With an I-539

Other | 3 days ago

I-539 Visa
From India
No RFE
I-539Visa

Case Summary.

Travis Hudson helped an Indian graduate student secure a timely I-539 change of status to F-1, filed with premium processing to beat a tightening grace-period deadline. The approval let her begin a day-one CPT program on schedule while preserving the option to pivot to an H-1B if a qualifying employer comes through.

Lead Attorney.

Travis Hudson

Travis Hudson

Immigration Attorney at Manifest Law

My approach to immigration law is a conscientious storytelling of a client's experience and qualifications and mapping that story to the relevant evaluation criteria utilized by adjudicating officers. My main areas of expertise have been in the financial, technology, and manufacturing industries. Having been the subject of immigration petitions myself, you'll have a sympathetic and understanding advisor who collaborates with you as the unique individual you are. Some of my more enjoyable aspects of this work is helping clients to prepare their mindset and confidence for interviews with Consular Officers. I take a relaxed approach to client communications, finding that explaining the practical impact of regulations to your particular circumstance is far more fruitful than the quoting of out-of-context regulation itself.

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