Answer There is no automatic extension of work authorization based on a pending H-4 EAD extension. If the H-4 EAD has expired, one is no longer permitted to work until the new EAD is received. One who works after the EAD has expired likely is working...
Answer In general, filing another I-140 would have no impact on an already approved petition. If the EB1 petition is approved, it could be "interfiled" into the pending I-485 and likely would reduce the waiting time for I-485 approval. (14.Jan.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the February 2019 Visa Bulletin. Notably, in the employment-based, third preference (EB3) category, the cutoff date in the final action (FA) chart for India moves forward by nearly two months, while its counterpart in the employment-based, second...
On MurthyDotCom, our focus, typically, is U.S. immigration. Yet, it is sometimes illuminating to examine the immigration practices of other countries to help put U.S. immigration policy in context.Take the policies of Japan, for instance. In many respects, Japan historically has been on the opposite...
Answer The STEM extension must be received by the USCIS on or before the last day of one's initial OPT period. There are no provisions for late filing or for extending the deadline, so if this date is missed, the STEM extension will be abandoned. (07.Jan.2019)In...
Answer In general, traffic citations should be disclosed on the N-400. It generally would not be necessary to provide a copy of the ticket, if it is just a moving violation. DUI or other more serious offenses always require court documents. (07.Jan.2019)In frequent sessions of our...
Answer If one's H1B I-94 has not yet expired, this may be possible, depending upon the circumstances. However, this is a complex question, so one in this situation should talk to a qualified attorney for individualized advice. (07.Jan.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and...
Answer H-4 status is not tied to a particular employer, so one in this situation normally would not be required to file an extension. However, it is important to keep track of the different expiration dates, to avoid accidental overstays. (07.Jan.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat,...
Over the past two years, President Trump has transformed the immigration landscape in the United States. At every turn, he has pushed for harsher immigration policies and a greater emphasis on enforcement. Many of his immigration actions have been strongly supported by his base, and...
In order for an L-1 petition to be approved, one of the basic requirements is that the beneficiary has worked abroad for a related entity for at least one year in the past three years. This is often referred to as the "one-in-three" rule. The...
