International Students Beware: How Recent Changes to a 20+ Year Rule May Lead to Your 10 Year Ban Fr
USCIS published a policy memorandum titled “Accrual of Unlawful Presence and F, J, and M Nonimmigrants” on August 9, 2018. This new policy addresses the reproductions of violating a nonimmigrant status for nonimmigrant academic students (F), vocational students (M), and exchange visitors (J). An individual with F, M, or J status will accrue unlawful presence in the following circumstances: The day after they stop pursuing academic study or an authorized activity The day they