The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has withdrawn a final rule promulgated during the final days of the Trump Administration, which would have replaced the H1B lottery registration system with one that prioritizes cases filed based on wage level. The withdrawal comes after several...
A group of twenty-three Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, urging him to take steps to reduce processing times for applications for employment authorization (form I-765) filed by H-4...
Answer If you are being promoted to a managerial position, it generally would be possible to change from L1B to L1A status. However, that does not necessarily mean you would be able to extend your stay in the U.S.Ordinarily, a person is limited to 5 years...
Answer No, there is no requirement that a person be physically in the U.S. at the time a Supplement J is filed. (06.Jan.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs...
Answer No, a person may not enter the U.S. in H1B status in order to look for a project (or a job). To enter in H1B status, one generally must be coming to the U.S. in order to work based on an approved H1B petition. (06.Jan.2022)Sheela...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued a temporary final rule that provides consular officers discretion to waive the personal appearance and in-person oath requirement of certain repeat immigrant visa applicants who were issued an immigrant visa on or after August 4, 2019. This...
Answer No, failing to have a registration selected is not the same thing as being denied a visa classification. (29.Dec.2021)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 © 2021,...
Answer Trying to secure an appointment at a consulate has been an issue throughout the pandemic. The recent change to allow many more visa applicants to be eligible for an interview waiver (i.e., drop box) is a big step in the right direction, but it will...
Answer First off, note that the general itinerary requirement that had been in place was rescinded in 2020. So, there is a good chance your employer is not required to submit an itinerary.That being said, if your employer is submitting an itinerary, there is no formal...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is temporarily making it much easier for many nonimmigrant visa applicants to qualify for a waiver of the in-person interview requirement. Commonly referred to as the "drop box" process, the rule expanding eligibility is scheduled to remain in effect...
