As the nation prepares for the presidential election in a few weeks, a historically contentious campaign cycle is about to come to a close. For months, Americans have watched both of the main party presidential candidates trade insults and question each other's integrity, while at...
Answer Generally speaking, if a foreign national changes to H-4 status and then travels outside the U.S. (with the exception of Canada or Mexico for trips of fewer than 30 days), s/he will need to obtain an H-4 visa stamp to reenter in H-4 status. (17.Oct.2016)In...
Answer This type of H1B petition may require more documentation regarding the legitimacy of the company, and may require a special strategy when filing. However, they are routinely approved if properly presented. (17.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
Answer This frequently occurs automatically when the new I-140 is approved; but, one should inform the USCIS of the existence of an earlier priority date when the new I-140 is filed. (17.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
Answer Depending on the stage of GC processing, one may have difficulty receiving an F-1 visa, because one has demonstrated "immigrant intent" by pursuing permanent residence. (17.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real...
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On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the November 2016 Visa Bulletin. There is no change in the dates-for-filing (DF) chart from the October 2016 Visa Bulletin. In the final action (FA) chart, the cutoff dates in the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category...
The complicated and stressful nature of the U.S. immigration system leaves many foreign nationals vulnerable to exploitation attempts by scammers. A recent trend in immigration scams has caused the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to issue a warning on its official blog, The Beacon....
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Answer Generally speaking, if one has an EAD, the work authorization is unrestricted. (10.Oct.2016)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 © 2016,...
