The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is making it easier for Nepali F-1 students, experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the April 25, 2015 earthquake in Nepal, to obtain employment authorization documents (EADs). In a notice published on November 9, 2015, the DHS announced...
When the Immigration Act of 1990 was signed into law, it created a watershed moment in the world of immigration by introducing the H1B visa category. Designed as a way for highly educated, professional foreign workers to fill skills gaps in the U.S. labor marketplace,...
Answer Yes, H1B workers can attend school in addition to their employment. The guidance on this is brief; it just says that the H1B job must be the primary purpose for being in the United States. So, we usually think of this as full-time work, part-time...
Answer Yes, but thought must be given to the H1B timing. The L-1 time counts against the H1B six-year limit. So, a person who spent 5 years in L1A status would typically only have one year of H1B time available. The H-1 could be extended beyond...
Answer Yes, an employer could file a GC case for an L-2 employee working on EAD. However, the L-1 and L-2 categories do not have the same extension provisions as the H1B category. So, the GC filing would not make the L-2 eligible for more time;...
Answer No, the family-based GC categories specify relatives for which one can file. It is not possible to have fact- specific qualification based upon closeness of the relationship (like an aunt / grandmother that raised someone) or financial / other dependence. (30.Nov.2015)In frequent sessions of our...
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As we approach Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season, millions of Americans are looking forward to spending time with friends and family, enjoying food, drink, and festivities, and reflecting on the past year while looking forward to a new one. This time of year is...
Answer Generally speaking, the H1B status ends when the job ends. If the employer has terminated the employment; that is the end of the status. While the employer is supposed to notify, failure to do so doesn't preserve status. (23.Nov.2015)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela...
Answer An individual who has a properly filed I-485 may remain in the U.S. based upon that filing. This is considered a "period of authorized stay." There is no requirement that the H1B status be extended, but it is often advisable to do so to provide...
