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USCIS Cincinnati Field Office is not accepting InfoPass appointments – here is what to do:

June 11, 2019 by Thomas Geygan

The Cincinnati Field office is no longer accepting walk-in requests or scheduling InfoPass appointments.

There are still ways to get basic information about immigration services and ask questions about your case online without an office visit or a phone call. If you have a question about a pending application, you can:

  • Check you case status with our system
  • Check your case status
  • Change your address online
  • Check case processing times
  • Ask about a case outside of normal processing times
  • Sign up for automatic updates on your case

If you have general immigration questions, you can:

  • Schedule an appointment to meet with an attorney
  • Ask Emma, our virtual assistant
  • Explore immigration options
  • Learn how to apply for many benefits
  • Find free forms
  • File certain forms online

If you need help with document services (such as passport stamps and advance parole) or have an emergency, call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283. USCIS representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern except on federal holidays.

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F-1 Students Rules for Summer Employment and Training

May 30, 2018 by Thomas Geygan

If you are an F-1 international student who wants to train, intern or work this summer, your first step is to talk to your designated school official (DSO).

It is illegal to work in the United States without authorization, so it is important that you speak with your DSO to make sure you follow the rules and maintain your student status.

The summer training and work opportunities available to you depend on what type of authorization you have or apply for, and whether you are eligible to take annual vacation.

Practical Training Opportunities

F-1 students at Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified colleges, universities, seminaries or conservatories can participate in summer practical training.

Curricular practical training (CPT) is a full-time or part-time training opportunity available during the school year or annual summer vacation. CPT can be authorized by your DSO but must be part of your academic programand be integral to your major field of study.

Pre-completion optional practical training (OPT) is another training option for F-1 students that can be full time during summer vacation. Pre-completion OPT must relate to your major, and you must file a Form I-765, “Application for Employment Authorization,” with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to receive authorization before beginning your training opportunity.

Summer internships require authorization if you are working and training in a position where the organization would usually hire and pay someone. If an internship is unpaid, it can still be authorized as a practical training experience. If you are unsure what authorization you need for an unpaid internship, your DSO can help.

Work Opportunities

F-1 students are eligible to receive authorization to work full time or part time on campus during summer vacation.

F-1 students who are offered work opportunities with certain international organizations may be eligible to apply for a work authorization based on an internship with an international organization.

F-1 students experiencing economic hardship may also apply for authorization to work full time during summer vacation at an off-campus job. Speak with your DSO before beginning work to ensure you are eligible to work in the United States.

Do you have specific questions about training, internships or work during the summer? Talk to your DSO or call my office (513-791-1673) if you have a case-specific question.

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Immigration Mythology

March 16, 2018 by Thomas Geygan

 

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Mexico Locator Service

September 20, 2017 by Thomas Geygan

A powerful earthquake shook central Mexico on Tuesday, collapsing buildings in plumes of dust and killing at least 226 people. Thousands fled into the streets in panic, and many stayed to help rescue those trapped.

Dozens of buildings tumbled into mounds of rubble or were severely damaged in densely populated parts of Mexico City and nearby states. Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera said buildings fell at 44 places in the capital alone as high-rises across the city swayed sickeningly.

Hours after the magnitude 7.1 quake, rescue workers were still clawing through the wreckage of a primary school that partly collapsed in the city’s south looking for any children who might be trapped. Some relatives said they had received Whatsapp message from two girls inside.

People who might be looking for their relatives, to let them know, they have to call  LOCATEL 01152  5658 1111. As for donations,  the best way from the US is donating online to Mexican Red Cross  https://cruzrojadonaciones.org/.

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Equifax Hack & Immigration

September 19, 2017 by Thomas Geygan

I hope you have heard about the Equifax hack and have taken steps to secure your data after the breach. Many have placed a temporary freeze on their credit, and others are subscribing to credit monitoring tools. However, even if you are taking all the steps, you could still become a victim.

Now that scammers have your data, they can use the information to trick you into agreements, or even to get more data from you.

Be wary of any emails that appear to come from your bank, credit card company, or other financial institution. Scammers will use your personal information to make the information seem legitimate, and ask you for more info.

Don’t download or open attachments from emails unless you are positive the email comes from a trusted source or person. When in doubt, call the sender of the email and confirm they sent the email.

If an email asks you to use a link to log into your account, don’t click the link. The link could be a phishing scam trying to get your login credentials. Call your financial institution and confirm the email comes from them.

Remember, just opening a suspicious email can put you at risk. Scammers can place “pixels” in an email that embeds a tracking cookie in your browser. If you accidentally open a suspicious email, clear your cache and cookies to remove any unauthorized tracking pixels.

Immigration

Let us know if someone calls you posing as a USCIS officer or another government officer and asks for your personal information (such as Social Security number, passport number or alien number). Someone calls to tells you that you have problems with your immigration records and asks for payment to fix your records.

Some one calls to tell you you have an immigration fine and you need to pay this over the phone or via a web page. USCIS representatives will never call you to ask for personal information, fees or fines.

I received the general information from BenGlassLaw, a group I subscribe to, and added the information from previous USCIS alerts.

We have had problems with people trying to scam our clients and others in the community in the past. Please use this information to keep from getting scammed.

Call or email me if you have any questions.

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