Answer The I-140 and associated priority date would not normally be affected by a change in nonimmigrant status. (17.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access...
Answer Generally speaking, one on F-1 cap gap may not continue to work beyond September 30th of that year until and unless the H1B change-of-status petition is approved. (17.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
Answer An H-4 EAD is tied to one's spouse being in valid H1B status; it is not tied to any particular employer. A move to a different company by the H1B spouse ordinarily would have no direct impact on the spouse's H-4 status or the EAD....
Answer Normally, one who has timely filed a change-of-status application is in a "period of authorized stay" until a decision is issued, regardless of how long it takes. (17.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
In a decision published June 7, 2017, an administrative law judge (ALJ) in the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) fined a staffing company $276,000 for various substantive violations related to its employees' I-9 forms. The violations included failure to prepare I-9s, failure...
On Thursday, July 14, 2017, a federal district court judge issued a preliminary injunction, preventing the Trump Administration from imposing the travel ban on those who have "…grandparents, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins of persons in the United States." This expands...
The Trump Administration will keep the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in place for the time being, but has rescinded a memo from then-President Obama that was to expand DACA and create the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents...
New York City has long been an iconic destination for immigrants crossing over to our shores to begin a new life. The Statue of Liberty towering over the New York Harbor, with its inscription inviting "huddled masses yearning to breathe free" has welcomed millions of...
Answer The 60-day grace period would normally start on the date of termination. (10.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2017,...
Answer One in this situation should consult a competent attorney for individualized advice. However, this is a serious problem and will frequently lead to denial of the H1B petition. One possible option may be to find a new client in the same metropolitan statistical area (MSA)....
