H1B, H4 and B visa Change of Status in the US Tips

Date & Time:

Thur 8/15/2024 - 5:30PM PDT | 8:30PM EDT

Session Spotlights:

• Timeline and tips to B visa change of status
• Solutions for H1B, L1 layoffs
• Spouse visa H4, F2 change status and work in US
• Live Q&A with immigration attorney

Guest Speaker:

Evelyn Huang - Ms. Evelyn Huang is a Juris Doctor (JD) and an immigration attorney at the Law Offices of Sabrina Li. She is admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and in the states of California and New York. With more than a decade in the immigration sector, Ms. Huang has an extensive understanding of U.S. immigration laws. She is a member of the
American Immigration Lawyers Association, the New York State Bar Association, as well as the California Lawyers Association.

About CPTDog:

Established in 2018 by ex-international students, CPTDog excels in aiding F-1 students in the U.S., with a focus on preserving legal status after graduation and securing work experience. By leveraging Day 1 CPT programs, we facilitate practical learning experiences for F-1 students, ensuring a seamless entry into the American workforce.

Dedicated to being "The Loyal Friend of International Students," CPTDog guides you through every phase of your U.S. journey, encompassing graduate studies, OPT, H1B, and Change of Status (COS).

Immigration Journey through US Employment : F1 to H1B to Green Card Process with Major US Firms

Date & Time:

Date & TIME: Thursday 7/25/2024 - 3:30PM PDT | 6:30PM EDT

Speaker:

Adam Cohen, JD, is a partner with Siskind Susser, practicing exclusively immigration and nationality law. Adam is a member and Business Subcommittee Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association USCIS Case Assistance Committee. He is also a former Vice Chair of the AILA Media Advocacy Committee and, in that role, served as an AILA national spokesperson.

He has led government liaison sessions at the NAFSA Annual Conference, helped NAFSA comment on proposed regulations, and trained fellow NAFSA members on immigration matters. Adam is the author of the publication, The Academic Immigration Handbook, a 400+ page resource primarily for institutions.

Session Spotlights:

- Given the current economic and political climate, what the trend would be for major US companies sponsoring H1B and GC to international employees?
- Application process and challenges to secure sponsorship, especially for Indian/Chinese nationals. (perm -> i-140 -> 485)
- Steps to take if laid off during different stages of the Green Card process.
- Options to work in the US without the H1B visa or Green Card. Day 1 CPT?

About the School:

As an US News ranked university, Saint Peter's University is a private university in Jersey City, NJ, at the heart of the bigger New York area.
SPU offers STEM programs: MS Data Science and MS Business Analytics, that grant international students CPT throughout the program, so they can work and earn while studying.

The info session will be 20 minutes long, and will also have a 25-minute Q&A, that answers all of your questions regarding school application, accreditation, programs, tuition, and more. Feel free to come in with questions!

About CPTDog:

Established in 2018 by ex-international students, CPTDog excels in aiding F-1 students in the U.S., with a focus on preserving legal status after graduation and securing work experience. By leveraging Day 1 CPT programs, we facilitate practical learning experiences for F-1 students, ensuring a seamless entry into the American workforce.

Dedicated to being "The Loyal Friend of International Students," CPTDog guides you through every phase of your U.S. journey, encompassing graduate studies, OPT, H1B, and Change of Status (COS).

Alternative Visa Options If You Lose the H-1B Lottery

Date & Time:

Thursday 7/16/ 2024 - 5:30-6:30 PDT

Session Spotlights:

- O1 qualifications, requirement and process time
- NIW, can I self-petition? Expected timeline and common RFEs
- Is Day 1 CPT risky? How to use it according to regulations?
- Free live Q&A with immigration attorney

Speaker:
Immigration attorney Weina Sun. .
Founding partner, A&S Legal Strategies LLC. Enrolled agent, Internal Revenue Service.

Speaker:

Weina Sun - New York State Bar Immigration Attorney. Founding partner, A&S Legal Strategies LLC. Enrolled agent, Internal Revenue Service.

About CPTDog:

Established in 2018 by ex-international students, CPTDog excels in aiding F-1 students in the U.S., with a focus on preserving legal status after graduation and securing work experience. By leveraging Day 1 CPT programs, we facilitate practical learning experiences for F-1 students, ensuring a seamless entry into the American workforce.

Dedicated to being "The Loyal Friend of International Students," CPTDog guides you through every phase of your U.S. journey, encompassing graduate studies, OPT, H1B, and Change of Status (COS).

Live with Former USCIS Officer on How to Pass F1 Visa Interview

Date & Time:

Thursday 7/11/ 2024 - 5:30-6:30 PDT

Session Spotlights:

- Home Country vs. Third Country Stamping: Pros and Cons (e.g., China and India vs. Mexico and Canada)
- Red Flags to Avoid in an F-1 Interview
- F-1 Stamping During CPT or OPT Employment: What Should You Be Prepared For?
- Free Live Q&A with Former US Visa Officer

Speaker:

Travis Feuerbacher - former Consular Officer and Immigration Attorney. With over six years as a U.S. Diplomat assigned to China, Mexico, and other countries, Travis interviewed over 80,000 business executives, students, tourists, employees, investors, and immigrants seeking visas to the United States. He obtained his law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and is a licensed U.S. immigration attorney.

About CPTDog:

Established in 2018 by ex-international students, CPTDog excels in aiding F-1 students in the U.S., with a focus on preserving legal status after graduation and securing work experience. By leveraging Day 1 CPT programs, we facilitate practical learning experiences for F-1 students, ensuring a seamless entry into the American workforce.

Dedicated to being "The Loyal Friend of International Students," CPTDog guides you through every phase of your U.S. journey, encompassing graduate studies, OPT, H1B, and Change of Status (COS).

Pathway to Green Card Without H1B

Date & Time:

Thursday 6/11/ 2024 - 5:30-6:30 PDT

Session Spotlights

- H1B lottery analysis. Initial selection rate 26%, is second round H1B lottery possible?
- Solutions to apply for green card w/o an H1B
- Requirements and guidelines on F1 applying for green card
- Immigration attorney live Q&A

Speaker:

Attorney Marta (Xiaojie) Meng - Meng Law Group PC Founder and Managing Attorney. Marta Meng is admitted to practice law in the State of California, and is a specialist certified in Immigration & Nationality Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

About CPTDog:

Established in 2018 by ex-international students, CPTDog excels in aiding F-1 students in the U.S., with a focus on preserving legal status after graduation and securing work experience. By leveraging Day 1 CPT programs, we facilitate practical learning experiences for F-1 students, ensuring a seamless entry into the American workforce.

Dedicated to being "The Loyal Friend of International Students," CPTDog guides you through every phase of your U.S. journey, encompassing graduate studies, OPT, H1B, and Change of Status (COS).

CPTDog Immigration Lawyer Talk Series -

How to DIY Change of Status Applications

Date & Time:

Thursday 6/6/ 2024 - 5:30-6:30 PDT

Speaker:

Session Spotlights:

- DIY Change of Status steps break down
- I-539 app timeline, fees, expedition detail
- H, B, L, J, to F-1/Day 1 CPT, requirement for each
- Live Q&A with a CA Bar Immigration lawyer

About CPTDog:

Established in 2018 by ex-international students, CPTDog excels in aiding F-1 students in the U.S., with a focus on preserving legal status after graduation and securing work experience. By leveraging Day 1 CPT programs, we facilitate practical learning experiences for F-1 students, ensuring a seamless entry into the American workforce.

Dedicated to being "The Loyal Friend of International Students," CPTDog guides you through every phase of your U.S. journey, encompassing graduate studies, OPT, H1B, and Change of Status (COS).

Session Spotlight:

• Tax Filling 101: What are W-2, 1099, federal & state tax?
• New Regulation updates & Common mistakes to avoid
• Live Q&A with a CPA tax expert

Session Spotlight:

• H4 holder's Personal Experience Share on How to Get a Job on H4 Visa
• Change of Status Process
• Common mistakes with I-539 & Change of Status Tips
• Live Q & A with Immigration Attorney & Former H4 Holder

Session Spotlight:

• F1 Interview Insider's Tip
• Administrative Processing: What is it? How to avoid it?
• Live Q & A

Session Spotlight:

• Beneficiary-centric; Fully Online Application Process, etc.
• 2025 Lottery Selection Rate Prediction 
• Immigration Attorney Live Q & A

Session Spotlight:

• H1B Visa Explained - Rules, Numbers, Lottery Odds
• H1B Petition Must Know Tips
  
• H1B Alternative Plans
• Live Q &A session, ask away~
• Click View Event to fill out a short form to reserve your spot

Session Spotlight:

- H1B Layoff Timeline and Solutions.

- How will H1B termination affect green card applications?

- What is a status change? What are the popular options?

- Live Q&A with CA bar immigration attorney.

Session Spotlights:

- Breakdown: F1 visa interviews, what visa officers are looking for?

- Transferred SEVIS, OPT/CPT, expired F1, how to pass the new F1 interview?

- 30-minute Free live Q&As for visa questions