For international students maintaining F-1 status in the United States, the way courses are delivered can have significant immigration consequences. One of the most common areas of confusion involves hybrid courses: if a course combines online instruction with required in-person activities, is it considered an online course for purposes of maintaining F-1 status? The answer …

Part 1 — The Evolution of Enhanced Immigration Vetting By examining recent policy developments, official government guidance, and operational changes across multiple federal agencies, this article explains how enhanced immigration vetting is reshaping legal immigration to the United States. Introduction For decades, discussions about U.S. immigration policy have largely focused on border security and unauthorized …