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10 Sep 2020

My father is visiting on B-2 and he was scheduled to depart at the end of March. Due to the pandemic, he had to stay in the U.S., so he filed for a 6-month extension of his B-2 before his I-94 expired. That case is still pending, he is still unable to travel, and the requested end date has nearly arrived. Can he file for another extension?

Answer Yes, ordinarily, it is possible to file for a B-2 extension while the previous B-2 extension is still pending. (10.Sep.2020)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 ©...

10:39 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Travel
03 Sep 2020

I am a physician and have two years left to qualify for a waiver to my J-1 home residency requirement. I will soon be marrying a U.S. citizen. Do I still need to get the waiver before I can get a green card through my spouse?

Answer Normally, in order to apply for a green card through a U.S. citizen spouse, one would still need to obtain the waiver to home residency requirement. (03.Sep.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services,...

10:33 / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Medical / Resident / Worker
27 Aug 2020

Immigration Benefits After Death of Qualifying Relative

204(l) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) governs the eligibility for certain continued immigration benefits to surviving family members through a deceased qualifying relative. 204(l) applies to the principal and any derivative beneficiaries of a pending or approved family-based visa petition, any derivative beneficiaries...

08:24 / Citizen / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / Immigrant Family / InfoArticle / Legislation / Resident
13 Aug 2020

My H-4 change of status application is currently pending with the USCIS. Can I apply for an H-4 EAD now, or do I need to wait for the H-4 to be approved?

Answer Assuming you otherwise qualify for an H-4 EAD, it generally is possible to apply for the EAD while a change of status to H-4 is pending. Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click...

09:33 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Worker