It's often been said that truth is the first casualty of war, but the same could be said for many of our country's political debates, including the long-running fight over U.S. immigration policy. Although most commentators understand that programs like the H1B visa play a...
Perhaps it’s the exception that proves the rule, but it's good to see that bipartisan cooperation is still possible on Capitol Hill: according to public radio station WAMU in Washington, Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski, a Democrat, teamed up with GOP Congressman Andy Harris on a...
... When I finished my first master's program, I applied for and received authorization for a 6-month OPT period. Now, that I've finished my second master's program, I have applied for the remaining 6-month of OPT. During my first OPT period, I was unemployed for...
A couple years ago, many news stories about immigration had some connection to Arizona: the infamous and ill-considered "show-me-your-papers" law, known by its bill number, S.B. 1070; the vigilante groups that patrolled the border in the hope of preventing illegal immigration; and the anti-immigrant activism...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently made permanent a visa interview waiver program that was initiated as a temporary, pilot program in January 2012. This program allows some individuals seeking renewals of previously issued visas to have their applications adjudicated without having to attend...
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Answer: Unfortunately, employment authorization documents (EADs) are still not available for H-4 status holders. It continues to be an issue that comes up in congressional discussions about immigration reform. If any concrete action takes place on this important matter, we will post information about it on...
Answer: If the visa foil (or "stamp") for Company A has not expired, you can use that still-valid stamp in concert with the I-797 approval notice from Company B in order to reenter the United States in H1B status. A new H1B visa stamp should not...
Answer: The employer can withdraw a PERM filing at any time. If an H1B extension has been approved based on that pending PERM case, and then the PERM case is withdrawn after the H1B approval, the H1B should remain valid. However, a new qualifying PERM or...
Answer: If you have a properly issued I-20 for University B with the OPT notation, and you have been working on your OPT pursuant to the terms of your F-1 status, you should be able to use the still-valid F-1 visa stamp that references University A...
