AUA with Former USCIS Exec: RFE Red Flags Every OPT/CPT Student Must Know

❗️ How OPT/CPT students should prepare now

❗️ What USCIS really looks for in H-1B & Green Card cases

❗️ What makes an RFE response effective

❗️ Direct q&a with an newly retired USICS executive

January 22, 2026 at 5:00PM PT / 8:00PM ET

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Date & Time:

Thursday 01/22/2026 - 5PM PDT | 8PM EDT

Duration: 1 hour

Speaker:

Mike Valverde worked for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for 28 years until October 2025. Most recently, he led the approximately 10,000 federal and contract employees of the Field Operations Directorate, overseeing all greencard, naturalization, and EB5 processing. Prior to that, he led appeals and employment-based petition processing, refugee operations, and more.

Session Spotlights:

❗️ How OPT/CPT students should prepare now

❗️ What USCIS really looks for in H-1B & Green Card cases

❗️ What makes an RFE response effective

❗️ Direct q&a with an newly retired USICS executive

Disclaimer!! This session is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.

The webinar session is free and open to everyone. It will have a first half of guest presentation and second half of live Q&A session, that answers all of your questions.

*Email Ryan@goelite.us if you encounter any problem receiving the zoom link.

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