Hi Society, I was thinking of you all last night and this morning and wanted to send a quick message of support. We're in this together, whatever may come these next 4 years. Last Trump term things often changed quickly, and rest assured I will be letting you all know IMMEDIATELY as updates come. More to come... https://www.loom.com/share/8cc8e6e33a5f41cb9110a80384b5d15f?sid=8c0d044c-5608-4a11-8594-a322661fad41

It’s my mission to help international students live their American Dream. And I truly believe that this community is going to change the way that international students are supported, given resources, and network with each other like never before. Which is why I’m holding connection calls this upcoming week- to learn more about you, where your biggest questions/struggles are, and to make sure that the effort I’m putting into this community is EXACTLY what you need most. Your input is ALWAYS welcome- whether in the message boards, email, DMs, wherever… but I’m especially excited to connect with you over a call this week; you can book your time here: https://calendly.com/josh-apk/community-connect Let’s win together 🤝

I'm going to share something that hopefully nobody here will ever need to use. The T Visa allows certain victims of human trafficking to remain in the U.S. Among other things, the policy guidance updates emphasizes a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach to adjudicating applications for T nonimmigrant status and clarifies the types of evidence that will be accepted in considering these applications. For a full reading view the policy update here: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-manual-updates/20241023-VictimsOfTrafficking.pdf

Great update here for those interested in an Entrepreneur Visa in the future. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing a final rule to update the investment and revenue requirements for the International Entrepreneur Parole Program, adjusting for inflation. The program allows certain startup entrepreneurs to apply for parole if they show potential for rapid business growth and job creation. Originally established in 2017, the rule mandates an automatic adjustment of these financial thresholds every three years. Starting October 1, 2024, entrepreneurs must meet new criteria, such as securing at least $311,071 from investors or $124,429 from government grants within 18 months before applying. For re-parole, their startups must have received at least $622,142 in funding, created five jobs, or reached a revenue of $622,142 with 20% annual growth. Full announcement: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/25/2024-16138/international-entrepreneur-program-fiscal-year-2025-automatic-increase-of-investment-and-revenue

Hi everyone, my name is Jose Jorge Bueso but everyone calls me JJ. I am an international student at Purdue University where im a Junior pursuing a double major in Finance and Business Analytics and Information Management. I am the Company Relations Director for the School of Business Career Council where I recruit and organize companies to come to our career fairs. In my free time I enjoy playing Basketball and doing resume reviews for other students. If you have any doubts about your resume just pm me. my linked in is the same as my name in case you wan't to connect, and im exited to navigate this process of pursuing the American Dream!