Answer No, the visa "stamp" is an entry document, only. The I-94 determines status. If a person wants to work beyond the H1B I-94 date, a petition to extend status typically must have been filed by the employer prior to expiration of the I-94. (29.Jun.2015)In frequent...
Answer In order to obtain approval of an amended H1B petition with an I-94 reflecting continued / extended status, it is necessary to show that one is in valid status at the time the amendment is filed. For H1Bs, this proof normally would include paystubs. H1B...
Answer Yes, it absolutely is an issue both at the POE and when applying for a green card. The matter has to be analyzed to see how much of an issue. This depends upon the procedures for dismissal in the state (sometimes, these are still considered...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) provides a monthly explanation of visa bulletin developments, as well as predictions for future cutoff date movements. The predictions for July 2015, which follow the release of the visa bulletin, include various updates, including the disappointing news that there...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is making significant progress toward resolving the technical problems that were preventing visa issuance. As of this writing, 39 consular posts are reconnected to the biometric clearance system. The list of these consulates, which include Chennai, New Delhi and...
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to receive more requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) than any other government agency. In fact, during fiscal year 2014 (FY14), the DHS received a record number of requests - 291,242. The majority of FOIA...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) reports that progress has been made toward restoring the visa issuance systems. DOS updates state that 22 consular posts have been reconnected to the biometric data processing system, and work continues to reconnect more consular posts.The most recent update...
... My OPT will end on July 25th. I am not eligible for a 17-month extension based on a STEM degree. What options do I have to remain in the U.S.? Answer You will have 60 days of the grace period after July 25th, during which you...
As the last U.S. ground troops withdrew from Iraq toward the end of 2011, many Americans breathed a sigh of relief as our troops returned home. But for thousands of Iraqi refugees forced to flee their war-torn homeland, the struggle was far from over. Between...
