Answer Unfortunately, there is no visa category for the parent of a green card holder. Typically, to file for one's parents, one must first become a U.S. citizen and then file the petition in the "immediate relative" category. (07.Aug.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...
Answer You must inform your DSO of your plans so that you can maintain valid F-1 status. Your DSO must issue a new I-20, based on your admission to the new program, and initiate the change-of-level procedure in SEVIS while you are still in your 60-day...
Answer The USCIS sometimes inadvertently issues an approval for a longer duration than is legally allowed. In general, one should not rely on these USCIS errors, because the USCIS generally will not consider themselves bound by their own mistakes. Assuming you do not qualify for the...
Answer In general, there is no particular benefit for a family to wait to file naturalization applications at the same time, other than the fact that the citizenship interviews generally will be scheduled for the same day. Also, depending on the circumstances, the children may become...
Answer Any DUI arrest within the prior 5 years typically will result in a referral to a panel physician at the time of a visa interview. The embassy doctor will perform an evaluation to determine if the visa applicant has a drug or alcohol addiction. This...
Answer Leaving the United States generally would not cause one to lose a priority date. A U.S. company typically could file a new PERM and I-140 for the individual, and transfer the old priority date to the new I-140. (24.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela...
Answer A B visa ordinarily is not sponsored by an employer. With few exceptions, once it is issued, it may be used to request admission for business or pleasure. (24.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer If one in this situation is still being offered the same job by the I-140 sponsor, the case could be converted to "consular processing" by filing an I-824. One would apply for an immigrant visa at the U.S. consulate. (24.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat,...
Answer Generally, one could be sponsored for a change back to H1B at any time, assuming that one has H1B "time" remaining. (24.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...
… However, when I first filed my application, there were fewer than 30 days between the end of my B-2 status and the F-1 program start date. Because the USCIS took several months to decide my case, my DSO deferred the admission start date to...
