Answer An approved I-140 is not affected by one's current nonimmigrant status. (04.Mar.2019)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 © 2019, MURTHY...
Answer Generally speaking, no, this is not permitted. Entering the U.S in B-1/B-2 status with the preconceived intention to file for adjustment of status is considered to be fraudulent by the government. You may want to consult with an attorney to determine how best to proceed....
Answer Tax transcripts generally would not be submitted with an I-485. The only reason that this may be submitted is for a family-based case in which an I-864 affidavit of support is required. (04.Mar.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
Answer One could reference a subsequently obtained master's degree in an H1B extension. However, this would generally not provide any particular benefit, unless one had been moved to a position that requires a master's degree. (04.Mar.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...
Most months, Charles Oppenheim, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division, provides visa bulletin explanations and predictions. Following the release of the March 2019 Visa Bulletin, Mr. Oppenheim has provided a couple of updated predictions. Minimal Movement Expected in...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will permanently close its field office in Moscow on March 29, 2019, because of a significant decrease in workload. The office will be open to the public and will accept applications only until February...
On March 25, 1911, New York City was the scene of the one of the most horrific industrial disasters in United States history. The factory building of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company, a garment mill employing mostly young, immigrant women, caught fire. The blaze quickly ripped...
Answer The TN status only permits one to work for the TN employer. In regard to any other business, one (normally) can only be a passive investor. There are potential workarounds, but one would need to talk to a qualified attorney. (25.Feb.2019)In frequent sessions of our...
Answer Actual employment is not required for purposes of a pending I-485. Technically, all that is required is an offer of future employment, and the applicant must intend to start the new position once the green card is issued. (25.Feb.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela...
Answer In general, if a change-of-status application is filed while a timely-filed extension is pending, and one's I-94 has expired, the USCIS will only approve the change of status if the extension is approved. (25.Feb.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
