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02 Dec 2016

My husband and I are full-time students in F-1 status. We are currently expecting our first child. After the birth of our baby, I would like to reduce my course load to part-time, but continue to take classes towards my master’s degree. Is this permitted?

Answer To be able to take classes on a part-time basis, you may need to apply for a change of status from F-1 to F-2 as a spouse of an F-1 student. Individuals in F-2 status are permitted to enroll in less than a full-time study,...

19:47 / F-1 / F-2 Dependent / FAQs / For Families / Nonimmigrant Family / Student
28 Nov 2016

Does the new automatic EAD extension for 180 days after expiration when renewal is pending rule apply to H-4 EADs and L-2 EADs, or just to GC EADs?

Answer The new automatic EAD extension only applies in situations where no other approval is required. For H-4 and L-2 EADs, approval of the underlying status is required first, so the automatic extension is not available. (28.Nov.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...

19:15 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Worker
28 Nov 2016

If the parent sponsor is not financially stable enough to sponsor her son by herself, can her daughter, who is a U.S. citizen, be both her employer and a co-signer?

Answer Any U.S. citizen or green card holder can be a "joint sponsor" for a family-based immigrant visa case. (28.Nov.2016)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...

19:09 / Family Based / FAQs / Resident