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06 Nov 2017

I filed my naturalization application a number of months ago and am now just waiting for my interview. My green card will expire in April. If my interview is not scheduled before then, do I have to renew my green card?

Answer One in this situation generally can make an Infopass appointment at the local USCIS office and get a temporary "green card" stamp in their passport. Filing a new I-90 normally would not be necessary. (06.Nov.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...

14:23 / Citizen / FAQs / Resident
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