Answer If your H1B extension was timely filed prior to the expiration of your I-94, you should remain in a period of authorized stay as long as that extension petition is pending. The 240-day provision only applies to work authorization when it is an H1B extension...
Answer One generally can tell by entering the receipt number into the "case status" link on the USCIS website. This is generally, but not always, accurate. (15.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real...
Answer One who is subject to the home residence requirement can have the I-140 approved, but cannot file the I-485 application until the waiver is received. (15.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real...
Answer If the petition was properly filed for premium processing before this service was suspended, the RFE response should still be adjudicated as a premium processing case. (15.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in...
Answer One generally should not submit an I-134 unless it is required or specifically requested, as this can actually undermine the visa application. (15.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
Answer In general, applying for one type of visa should not cause a consular officer to cancel a different visa in one's passport. However, this does sometimes happen. (08.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
Answer Yes, a person who resigns can still be eligible for the 60-day grace period, assuming one meets the other standard requirements (e.g., no violation of status, I-94 still valid). The same applies to one's H-4 dependents. (08.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and...
Answer Yes, an approved I-140 can be converted to "consular processing" by the employer, and later used to obtain an immigrant visa and "green card," as long as the employer is still offering the same job. (08.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...
Answer This is a complex question, and one in this situation should consult a qualified attorney. In general, though, a single DUI would not be a bar to obtaining U.S. citizenship. Multiple DUIs could be considered a "moral character" problem, however, if one is found to...
Answer In general, self-employment is permissible during the initial 12-month period of OPT. Self-employment normally is not permissible during a STEM OPT extension, however. (24.Sep.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For...
