Approved

J-1 Researcher Explains Her Switch to F-1 English Study

Education & Research | 1 year ago

F-1 Visa
From China
RFE
F-1Visa

Case Summary.

Valentin Karpenko helped a Chinese academic researcher overcome a Request for Evidence and change status from J-1 exchange visitor to F-1 student. The response carefully explained why immersive English study in the U.S. was essential to her goals, backed her planned relocation with concrete documentation, and included updated enrollment and fee records from her school. The strategic rewrite of her statement won the approval.

Lead Attorney.

Valentin Karpenko

Valentin Karpenko

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Mr. Valentin Karpenko offers more than 15 years of legal experience in immigration law, with a particular focus in the area of employment immigration. He is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. Mr. Karpenko has successfully advised and represented both individual and corporate clients in matters of employment-based immigration including compliance with applicable USDOL and USDHS rules and regulations, and developing case-specific strategies in light of current and new U.S. immigration policies.

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