Successfully Overcame Request for Evidence ("RFE") for Client That Was Previously Associated with ARECY LLC ( August 2023)

September 5, 2023

In August 2023, our office successfully assisted a client in obtaining her F-1 OPT, who was previously associated with ARECY, LLC (“ARECY”).


As an F1 visa international student, our client participated in the OPT program and was hired by ARECY as an intern. Our client was promised an exciting internship with an accommodating remote work arrangement.


Unbeknownst to her, ARECY was flagged by NBC Bay Area’s investigation, along with five other companies that hired employees through the OPT program, including Abroad Intellect Capital, Acuty, Findream, Smoothies Technology, and New Beast, with possible abuse of the OPT program.

After the convictions of Kelly Huang, the perpetrator of the FINDREAM fraudulent scheme, USCIS, the State Department, and Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") relentlessly pursued the student victims of fraud as “knowing co-conspirators.” USCIS issued Requests for Evidence, Notices of Intent to Deny, and conducted interviews by USCIS Fraud Detection Officers, alleging misrepresentation and fraud if the student previously held work authorization by association with the above companies. The US Consulate and CBP also revoked visas and expedited the removal of these individuals.


Our client was applying for F-1 OPT for her graduate program. USCIS issued a Request for Evidence regarding her past employment with ARECY LLC during the Post Completion OPT and STEM OPT approximately 7 years prior.


Attorney Nguyen D. Luu and our legal team took on the representation to assist our client in addressing any potential issues stemming from her association with ARECY, LLC. The firm is very pleased to announce that with our assistance, the RFE was successfully overcome, and our client received her I-765 approval in just less than 4 weeks after we submitted our response.


If you were previously associated with FINDREAM, SINOCONTECH, Integra Technologies, AZTech Technologies, and Tellon Trading, Inc., ARECY, CG Max Design Corporation, or XCG Design Corp in any manner or capacity, it is important to consult with an experienced attorney to immediately advise you and to identify potential problems early in your case and develop a strong case strategy before applying for any immigration benefits or traveling outside the U.S.


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