Answer Automatic visa revalidation (AVR), otherwise known as the contiguous territory rule, allows a foreign national who has made a brief trip to Canada or Mexico to request readmission to the U.S. based on the existing I-94, without the need for a valid visa “stamp.”...

Answer An H1B petition can be approved for a part-time position. If moving from a full-time position to a part-time one, an amendment typically would be required, and it should indicate that the new position is part time. (04.Jun.2025) Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...

Answer Yes, an H1B worker can continue working in H1B status throughout this family-based green card process. There is no conflict between the H1B and the I-130 because ‘immigrant intent’ is not an issue for H1B workers. (04.Jun.2025) Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...

Answer The H1B generally stays valid through its expiration date or until the H-4 change of status is approved, whichever comes first. (28.May.2025) Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access...

Answer Unfortunately, a pending or approved I-130 petition cannot be used to extend one’s H1B status beyond the standard 6-year limit. (21.May.2025) Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...

Answer Generally speaking, if an H1B worker uses all six years of H1B time and has no PERM or I-140 filed on their behalf, they would need to leave the U.S. for one year and then go through the H1B lottery again. (14.May.2025) Sheela Murthy...