The Law Offices of Sabrina Li takes pride in successfully assisting another client. We're pleased to share this case study with you.
Our client approached us after discovering that his student visa had been revoked due to a several-day detention following an alleged domestic violence incident with his girlfriend. We counseled the client to stay calm and informed him that a mere arrest doesn't necessarily result in the loss of legal status. Heeding our advice, the client completed his degree. Later, he returned to our office after self-filing an application for Optional Practical Training (OPT). However, he received a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) on his application because USCIS records revealed a prior arrest.
The challenge we faced was that the NOID requested the client's police report and court deposition documents, if they existed. Since the client’s arrest did not lead to a conviction, there were no court disposition documents available. Securing the police report posed its own difficulties, and it contained damaging information that could potentially lead the USCIS to deny his OPT application. Compounding the issue, the incident allegedly caused harm to another individual, and we had a limited timeframe to compile documents that portrayed our client in a favorable light.
Nevertheless, our team passionately advocated for our client. A significant aspect that worked in our favor was the support expressed by the alleged "victim." We submitted her support letter and our client’s statement along with our response. We emphasized that our client was never formally charged, was an outstanding student, and played an active role in his community, reflecting his strong moral character. Additionally, we underscored the potential setback he would face by missing out on a valuable employment opportunity without his OPT.
Our client was overjoyed to learn that his application was approved within the same week of our response submission, and he received his work permit shortly!
USCIS adjudicates OPT applications on the basis of the DSO's recommendation and other eligibility considerations, including whether the student merits OPT employment authorization as a matter of discretion. Discretionary factors include, but are not limited to, any facts related to the person’s:
If you or someone you know faces a similar situation and requires the expertise of skilled professionals, look no further than the Law Offices of Sabrina Li. Call us today at (213) 375-8096 or email us at info@sabrinali.law. We are committed to providing the assistance you need, so please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here for you.
我们为每位客户提供量身定制的方案，确保您得到个性化关注和为您独特情况量身定制的策略。我们会根据您的需求或情况调整策略，确保您在移民过程的不同阶段之间实现无缝过渡。
我们的团队由移民和第一代美国专业人士组成，还有来自不同文化背景的人。我们中的许多人对移民过程中面临的挑战有第一手的了解。这使我们能够提供基于真实理解的指导和支持。
