U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may flag prior Optional Practical Training (OPT) employment for individuals who have transitioned to H-1B visas or green cards. This issue can arise years after the OPT period and may affect H-1B extensions, I-485 adjustments, and potential inadmissibility under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) 212(a)(6)(C).
Key Details:
- ICE can review and flag past OPT employment at any time.
- Impact includes potential complications for H-1B visa extensions.
- Affects adjustment of status applications (I-485).
- May lead to inadmissibility issues under INA 212(a)(6)(C).
This development underscores the importance of maintaining accurate records and compliance with immigration regulations for affected individuals. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @ProfDanUSvisa