Answer Generally speaking, one on F-1 cap gap may not continue to work beyond September 30th of that year until and unless the H1B change-of-status petition is approved. (17.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
Answer An H-4 EAD is tied to one's spouse being in valid H1B status; it is not tied to any particular employer. A move to a different company by the H1B spouse ordinarily would have no direct impact on the spouse's H-4 status or the EAD....
Answer Normally, one who has timely filed a change-of-status application is in a "period of authorized stay" until a decision is issued, regardless of how long it takes. (17.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
Answer The 60-day grace period would normally start on the date of termination. (10.Jul.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 here. Copyright © 2017,...
Answer One in this situation should consult a competent attorney for individualized advice. However, this is a serious problem and will frequently lead to denial of the H1B petition. One possible option may be to find a new client in the same metropolitan statistical area (MSA)....
Answer Generally speaking, a U.S. citizen may sponsor an F-1/OPT spouse for a green card. Depending on the U.S. citizen's finances, however, a joint financial sponsor (a friend or family member who is a U.S. citizen or green card holder) may be required. It may also...
Answer If the current I-94 has not expired, it typically would be possible to apply for a change of employer. Otherwise, the petition likely would have to be filed for consular processing. (10.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
Answer Assuming that the PERM case has been pending for at least 365 days, one normally would be able to get a one-year H1B approval with any employer. A BALCA appeal is considered "pending." (26.Jun.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
Answer This has no effect on the wait time for an immigrant visa. In the family-based, fourth preference (FB4) category, the wait time will very likely be more than a decade. (26.Jun.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
Answer This generally would be possible only if the current H1B petition has not yet expired. Otherwise, one will have to wait for the approval of the extension. (26.Jun.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
