... but I have two more offers from other companies that want me to work part time on projects for them (no more than 10-15 hours per week). Can I accept their offers while continuing my current full-time employment? Answer Under the current STEM OPT rules, while...
The holidays are a magical time of year when we relax with friends and family, enjoy fellowship around a delicious meal, and give thanks for all of our blessings in life. But amidst the excitement and revelry of the season, it is important to remember...
There were no real surprises in the January 2017 Visa Bulletin, which was released on Monday by the U.S. Department of State (DOS). As usual, there is no change in the dates for filing (DF) chart. There is some movement in the final action (FA)...
Answer Normally, once an individual has filed the I-485 application, s/he must obtain an approved advance parole document in order to be able to travel without abandoning the application. The only general exception is if the individual leaves and returns in one of the limited visas...
Answer If the H1B is the same position with the same employer as that described in the PERM, then the duties and requirements should remain consistent. However, if the H1B and PERM are for different positions (or with different employers) then the job duties do not...
Answer The USCIS normally delivers by secure mail. If the postal service cannot verify that your mailbox belongs to you, then they may not deliver it. You should first confirm that the USCIS has your correct address. If you've moved to a new address since filing...
Answer H-4 and H1B are two different visa statuses. One can only hold one status at a time. A person in H1B status may not work using an H-4 EAD and vice versa. (12.Dec.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
There is little-to-no movement of cutoff dates from the previous month in the final action (FA) chart of the January 2017 Visa Bulletin, which was released this afternoon by the U.S. Department of State (DOS). In the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category, the cutoff date...
... Prior to the expiration of my EAD, I applied for the 24-month OPT STEM extension, which has just been denied. My attorney says that the decision was incorrect and that we should file a motion to reopen / reconsider the denial. To be sure...
In January 2013, a withered mummy hand arrived at Los Angeles International Airport. It looked as though it would fit right in on the set of a horror movie, and its importer tried to pass it off as a movie prop worth only $66. But...
