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Medical Withdrawal and F-1 Status

Medical Withdrawal for F-1 Students: How Taking Time Off Can Affect Your Visa Status. . .

September 21, 2026

A serious illness, injury, or mental health condition can make continuing college difficult or impossible. For an F-1 international student,...

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J-1 Visa Two-Year Home Residency Requirement: Who Needs a Waiver and How Does It Work?. . .

September 17, 2026

The J-1 exchange visitor program allows foreign nationals to come to the United States for education, training, research, teaching, and...

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Form I-290B After an Immigration Denial: Motion to Reopen vs. Motion to Reconsider. . .

September 13, 2026

Receiving a denial from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can feel final, but in some cases, you may be...

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Can F-1 Students Take a Reduced Course Load Without Losing Status in Illinois?. . .

September 10, 2026

F-1 students generally must maintain a full course of study to remain in lawful student status. But what happens when...

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Can a Criminal Charge Affect Your Immigration Status? When an Immigration Opinion Letter May Matter. . .

September 3, 2026

For noncitizens in Chicago and throughout Illinois, an arrest or criminal charge can raise questions that extend far beyond the...

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F-1 International Students

What the Phaseout of Duration of Status Could Mean for F-1 International Students. . .

August 31, 2026

For decades, most international students entering the United States on F-1 visas were admitted for “Duration of Status” (D/S), allowing...

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