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30 Oct 2017

My H1B petition was filed using premium processing, and the USCIS website now shows that the case was denied. Will the employer / attorney receive an eMail notice explaining the reason for the denial?

Answer The detailed reason/s for a denial typically are not issued via eMail. Rather, this is usually sent to the employer and/or attorney of record via fax and through regular 'snail' mail. (30.Oct.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...

13:07 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker
30 Oct 2017

I am in L1A status and have almost completed my max of 7 years. I have an approved I-140. Based on that, can I move to H1B status once my 7 years is completed?

Answer Time spent in L1A status generally counts against the 6-year max for H1B time. An approved I-140 cannot be used to extend L1A status beyond the 7-year max, but can be used to extend H1B status beyond the standard 6-years allowed.That being said, the approved...

13:01 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Worker
23 Oct 2017

I have an approved I-140 for an EB2 case with a November 2011 priority date. Can I transfer this priority date to a family-based case?

Answer Unfortunately, the priority date from an employment-based case cannot be ported to a family-based case. Any family-based petition would be issued a brand new priority date. (23.Oct.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in...

16:07 / Employment Based / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / Immigrant Family / Resident
02 Oct 2017

I was not selected in the H1B lottery, but my STEM OPT is valid for another year. Can my employer start my green card case, even though I am not on H1B?

Answer The "green card" process can typically be started at any time, regardless of one's current nonimmigrant status. (02.Oct.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...

07:43 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident / Student / Worker