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A PhD Candidate's I-539 Switches Him From Dependent to Student

Education & Research | 2 months ago

I-539 Visa
From Jordan
No RFE
I-539Visa

Case Summary.

Kyle McLaughlin helped a Jordanian PhD candidate in civil engineering secure an approved F-1 change of status (I-539) from F-2 dependent status. The strategy addressed 90-day timing and preconceived-intent concerns and used premium processing to expedite the determination.

Lead Attorney.

Kyle McLaughlin

Kyle McLaughlin

Immigration Attorney at Manifest Law

Kyle McLaughlin is an immigration attorney whose interest in immigration law was shaped by growing up on the U.S.–Mexico border. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master in Public Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin, followed by a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Kyle has worked at leading immigration firms including BAL, Ogletree Deakins, and Foster Global, developing a practical and collaborative approach to immigration strategy and client service.

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