Technological advances continue to be among the defining factors of the modern era. The technology around us grows faster, more intuitive, and more capable of performing tasks that would have seemed impossible a generation ago. Technology is such an integral part of our world economy...
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on June 15, 2015, in Kerry v. Din, a case that involved the doctrine of consular nonreviewability. Consular nonreviewability protects the decisions of U.S. consular officers, including approvals and denials of visa applications, from review by U.S. courts....
Answer Yes, if one qualifies for the advanced-degree cap exemption, it does not matter where s/he is located when the case is filed. It also does not matter when the degree was earned, only that the degree requirements were completed before filing the petition. (06.Jul.2015)In frequent...
Answer Yes, a person who is visibly pregnant is allowed to enter the U.S. in H-4 status. This is not the same as a person on a tourist visa just trying to get U.S. citizenship and/or U.S. medical services for the baby. It is important to...
Answer A change of H1B jobs does not impact the spouse's H-4 status. The H-4 is spouse-specific, not specific to the H1B spouse's job. Your wife's H1B petition is entirely separate, although the change of status presumes that the H-4 status will stay in place until...
Answer Under current USCIS stated policy, the answer to this question is yes. There was a recent non-binding decision where the AAO interpreted the law / regulations to NOT allow this benefit after the I-140 revocation. But, for now, the policy is still in place and we...
As of June 15, 2015, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) discontinued the online filing option for the application to extend / change nonimmigrant status (I-539 form). These changes were implemented due to USCIS updates to both the I-539 and the notice of entry...
Between 1865 and 1869, a major milestone in U.S. history was achieved as the first transcontinental railroad (originally known as the "Pacific Railroad") was constructed. Finally completed in May of 1869, the railroad revolutionized transportation in the United States by allowing passengers to travel coast...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that all visa-issuing embassies and consulates are fully functioning, as of June 26, 2015. This marks the end of a worldwide shutdown of visa issuance that began on June 9th. The DOS estimates that the accumulated backlog of visa...
Answer If a J-1 visitor is subject to the two-year home residency requirement, s/he would not be able to change status within the United States. However, an individual in this situation could apply for and be eligible to obtain an F-1 visa "stamp" at a consulate...
