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05 Nov 2025

I am currently in H1B status. I had a complicated pregnancy and ended up having to take more than six months of voluntary leave. Will this be viewed as a violation of status?

Answer The legacy Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) previously indicated that an H1B worker is entitled to the same leave as the company’s other employees, including benefits under the FMLA and/or the employer’s maternity or parental leave policies. (04.Nov.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...

11:39 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker
04 Nov 2025

DHS Proposes Major Biometrics Rule Change

DHS is proposing rule to expand biometrics collection that would require biometrics from anyone regardless of age, expand DNA collection, use, & storage, allow collection upon arrest, and modify how VAWA and T visa applicants demonstrate good moral character. Public comments can be submitted once...

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04 Nov 2025

$100K H1B Fee RFEs

USCIS is issuing RFEs for the new $100K H1B fee - sometimes in error. Employers may not always be subject to the fee when USCIS says so. Don’t panic, plan. Talk to your attorney about your options on how to respond to the RFE....

15:04 / HQ
03 Nov 2025

Parole Fee Notices

Have a valid Advance Parole? USCIS may send you an Immigration Parole Fee Notice. REMEMBER if you are an applicant for adjustment of status & returning to the U.S. after temporary trip abroad, the fee does not apply....

15:52 / HQ
29 Oct 2025

USCIS Ends New EAD Automatic Extensions

DHS ending EAD auto-extensions for most renewal applications received on & after 30.Oct.2025, with limited exceptions (e.g., TPS). Timely file your renewals (up to 180 days early) to avoid work authorization gaps. Read more....

10:32 / HQ
29 Oct 2025

I am in the U.S. on L-1 status, but my family is still abroad. If I obtain my green card, can my family come to the U.S. afterwards on L-2 status and apply for their green cards?

Answer Once the primary L-1 visa holder becomes a permanent resident, they are no longer in L-1 status, and their family members are no longer eligible for L-2 status. The family would need to enter the U.S. prior to the principal L-1 visa holder becoming a...

05:29 / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / Immigrant Family / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Travel / Worker