F-1

If your employers was unable to file a H-1B visa for you on time and missed the quota bus, you may consider the following alternative options:
• L-1 intra-company transfers for persons who worked abroad for a foreign entity related/affiliated to a U.S. company for at least one year;
• TN status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) for Canadians and Mexicans,;

F-1 Students of Tri-Valley University – Issues and Options

Background
On January 19, 2010, Department of Homeland Security raided Tri-Valley University (“TVU”) in Pleasanton, California. The U.S. Attorney’s office alleged, inter alia, that TVU and its founder Susan Su were committing an immigration fraud scheme whereby they were paid millions of dollars by foreign nationals to illegally obtain student visas to remain in the United States.