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Q: Can I stay in the US during my pending H-1B despite my OPT denial?
I am currently facing a situation with my F-1 status and pending H-1B application in Maryland. I completed my master's program with an end date of May 10, 2026, and my I-20 recommended Post-Completion OPT from May 10, 2026, to May 10, 2027. I filed my I-765 for post-completion OPT on March 10,... View More 
Kyle M Kinzy
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answered on Aug 25, 2026
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answered on Aug 25, 2026
Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I have been practicing immigration law for more than 25 years. Please bear in mind that I don't have access to your documents and the only information I have is in your question. Accordingly, this is general information, not legal advice. Following are my... View More
Q: What are my chances for a Severe Economic Hardship EAD and path to a Green Card with F-1 status in Virginia?
I am currently an F-1 student in Virginia, pursuing a Master's degree in Business Analytics and have completed one academic year. Previously, I gained over eight years of professional experience as a mechanical asset manager and senior engineer in the heavy industry sector. My spouse is also... View More
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Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I have been practicing immigration law for more than 25 years. On the first question, the regulation at 8 CFR 214.2(f)(9)(ii) is more forgiving than most students assume, and you meet the threshold criteria: one full academic year completed, good standing, full... View More
Q: How can I help my deported father return to the USA due to threats in Mexico?
I am a U.S. citizen and my father was brought to the USA as a child. Unfortunately, he has been deported three times and is currently facing danger in Mexico, where he has no family. My father has a criminal record, and I am concerned for his safety due to specific threats he is facing. Is there a... View More
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Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I have been practicing immigration law for more than 25 years. I am sorry you are carrying this. Fearing for a parent's life from another country, with no ability to reach him, is an enormous weight, and wanting to act is the right instinct.
I will be... View More
Q: Am I subject to FIRPTA when selling my primary residence with expired green card?
I'm in Virginia, and I was granted a 2-year green card which expired in 2024. I am now selling my property, which was my primary residence, in 2026. I haven't taken any steps to renew my green card, and I haven't consulted a tax attorney yet. Am I subject to FIRPTA withholding requirements?
Kyle M Kinzy
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answered on Aug 25, 2026
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Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy. As a threshold matter, I am licensed in Texas and Illinois only, not Virginia, so what follows addresses federal law and is general information rather than advice.
FIRPTA withholding under Section 1445 turns on a single question: whether you are a foreign... View More
Q: How to structure a secure Novation Agreement for a real estate project with a remote team?
I am planning a real estate project in Texas and aim to launch a Novation project with a remote team based in Pakistan who will handle the project from A-Z. I haven't identified all parties involved in the Novation Agreement yet. What precautionary measures should I consider to ensure the... View More
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Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I have been practicing real estate law for more than 20 years. Your question overlaps several different areas of the law, including the enforceability of US based contracts and judgments in Pakistan. Following are my thoughts about how to address your... View More
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