Answer No, one in this situation can normally travel with both passports, and then present both the valid passport and the expired passport with the valid U.S. visa stamp. (15.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer In most situations, simple traffic violations would not prevent an H1B renewal or GC case from being approved. (15.May.2017)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...
Answer The underlying law is unchanged. However, USCIS interpretations do vary over time. These interpretations did become stricter within the past 10 years, but have been relatively stable recently. (15.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
... Because of the pending H1B petition, my SEVIS record was automatically updated showing a cap-gap period until Sep 30th. I would like to apply for the 24-month OPT STEM extension, just in case my H1B petition will not be approved. Can I do that? Answer According...
Attorney In general, one in this situation is cap exempt, unless the H1B was revoked by the USCIS for fraud or misrepresentation. (08.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on...
Answer Volunteer work may be acceptable for the initial 12-month OPT period, but is not acceptable for the STEM OPT extension. (08.May.2017)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...
Answer No, generally speaking, a priority date cannot be transferred from one spouse to the other. (08.May.2017)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...
Answer As long as the H1B has not expired, one generally may continue working in H1B status until the status change is approved. (08.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
Answer Unfortunately, if you transfer to another program of study, your motion will become moot because it will no longer be possible for you to engage in OPT, as it will no longer follow the completion of your previous degree. (05.May.2017)Questions frequently reach us from students...
Answer In general, it is not advisable to try to move to a different H1B employer until one's "cap" H1B petition is approved, and has gone into effect (i.e. either the date of approval or October 1st, whichever comes last). At times we have seen the...
