Answer Typically, a change in status to H1B would have no impact on the validity of an H-4 visa "stamp." As long as the visa has not expired, it typically can be used to request readmission in H-4 status (assuming the principal H1B worker remains in...
Answer If a case is approved for consular processing, this means that the H1B was approved without an I-94 card. The beneficiary then normally would need to travel abroad and return with a valid H1B visa "stamp" in order to be admitted in H1B status. (16.Mar.2023)Sheela...
The Murthy Law Firm routinely receives calls from dependent spouses, such as those admitted in H-4 or L-2 status, who have remained in the United States beyond the expiration date of their respective I-94 cards, under the mistaken belief that an extension of the principal's...
Recent trends in H1B litigation for both consular and USCIS adjudication are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the teleconference that aired March 01, 2023.The MP3 is available here and is available in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes....
Answer Yes, in most situations, it is possible to be charged against a spouse's country of birth when applying for a green card. This is known as cross-chargeability. The fact that the marriage took place after the I-140 was filed typically would not impact a person's...
Answer In the family-based preference categories, the spouse and/or minor children of the primary beneficiary may also benefit from the single-petition filing. Normally, there is no need to file a separate petition for these family members. (09.Mar.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
Answer Ordinarily, travel has no impact on a pending or approved PERM LC. (09.Mar.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2023, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released updated policy guidance related to employment authorization for F-1 nonimmigrant students who qualify for special student relief (SSR) based on severe economic hardship. More specifically, the guidance serves to clarify the maximum length of time the...
When an H1B visa foil (commonly referred to as a visa 'stamp') is issued, the consular officer typically annotates the visa with the petition number and expiration date of the I-797 approval notice presented at the U.S. consular post abroad. At the time of admission...
Answer The visa is an entry document. Typically, it must be valid at the time the person requests admission to the United States. Once admitted, however, the visa expiration date typically has no impact on the person's status. A person's B-1/B-2 status expiration date normally is...
