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30 Jun 2022

My husband is on L-1 and I am working in L2S status. Our I-94s are valid until next year, but his employer is laying him off next week. Do I have to stop working immediately? Or is there any type of grace period?

Answer After being terminated, the principal L-1 worker is normally eligible for a 60-day grace period, or until the I-94 expires, whichever date is sooner. This period is considered valid status. If the L-1 spouse is in valid status and the L2S souse is otherwise maintaining...

16:26 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Worker
06 Sep 2021

Last Name First – No Joking Matter!

When dealing with the government, the result of using unofficial adaptations of one's name for official documents can cause big problems in the immigration process. Surprisingly, immigration laws and regulations provide little guidance on the issue of the proper use of names in documents filed...

09:15 / Complexities / For Families / For Individuals
24 Jun 2021

In October 2020, I was racing to file my I-485, so I submitted it without first getting a signed form I-693 report of medical examination. Right after I filed, I got the form signed. How long will it remain valid?

Answer If the I-693 was signed by the civil surgeon after the I-485 was filed, it normally remains valid up to 2 years from the date the I-693 was signed. (24.Jun.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our...

10:26 / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident