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23 Jul 2025

A number of years ago, I was issued a B-1/B-2 visa, which expires in 2028. It was issued through my previous employer, with whom I’m no longer associated. Am I still allowed to travel to the U.S. on this visa?

Answer Generally speaking, a B-1/B-2 visa is not tied to any particular employer and remains valid through the date indicated on the visa. (22.Jul.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...

07:52 / B-1 / B-2 / FAQs / For Individuals / H1B / Travel / Visitor / Worker
23 Jul 2025

My application to change status to H-4 is currently pending. Can I change to a new H1B employer while my spouse’s change of status is still pending?

Answer Yes, the H-4 application is not tied to the H1B worker’s employer. As long as the H1B spouse has maintained valid status, the other spouse normally is eligible to apply for and receive the H-4 (and, if qualified, an H-4 EAD). (22.Jul.2025)Sheela Murthy and other...

07:47 / FAQs / For Families / H-4 Dependents / H1B / Nonimmigrant Family / Worker
16 Jul 2025

My husband recently passed away. He had an approved I-140 petition, and I was listed as his derivative spouse. Am I allowed to apply for a green card based on his petition?

Answer Certain derivative beneficiaries of employment-based immigrant petitions or adjustment applications may continue their case even after the principal applicant’s death. Among the requirements to qualify, you must have been residing in the United States at the time of your husband’s passing and must continue to...

07:18 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Resident
16 Jul 2025

I have an approved I-140 that was self-sponsored in the EB1(a) category. Can my husband use this as a basis to apply for an H-4 EAD?

Answer Generally speaking, an approved I-140, including one that is self-sponsored, can be used by an H-4 spouse to apply for an H-4 EAD. (16.Jul.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access...

07:13 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / H1B / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Worker
16 Jul 2025

After being laid off from my H1B job, I applied for a change of status to H-4. That application has been pending for several months. I now have a new job offer, and the employer will file an H1B for me. Am I allowed to sign their offer letter now, or do I need to wait for the H1B to be approved?

Answer The rules regarding whether a particular activity may be considered unauthorized employment are fairly vague. However, it seems very unlikely that the USCIS would view signing an offer letter as a form of unauthorized employment. (16.Jul.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...

07:10 / FAQs / For Individuals / H1B / Worker
10 Jul 2025

Immigration Impact of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

President Trump signed a spending bill, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” into law on 04.Jul.2025. While the bill does not fundamentally change who is eligible for U.S. immigration benefits or create new, legal pathways, it dramatically increases funding for immigration enforcement and increases the financial...

08:58 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / Legislation / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / Worker