... If my petition is denied, will I still be able to transfer to another program to continue in F-1 status? Answer You should be eligible for the cap-gap benefit extending your F-1 status with employment authorization beyond the expiration of your STEM OPT and until September...
... USCIS has just denied my STEM extension application, saying that my school was not accredited when I applied. What options do I have now and how much time, if any, do I have to get back in status? Answer The USCIS has indicated that students in...
Answer In general, the USCIS will not provide any information to Company A related to a petition filed by Company B. (17.Apr.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...
Answer It is generally possible to withdraw a pending N-400. However, forgotten information can oftentimes be corrected at the interview, so withdrawing would not normally be necessary. (17.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in...
Answer A person is not considered to have been counted against the H1B cap based on an H1B petition that is selected in the lottery but never approved. Generally speaking, in that situation, the person would need to go through the lottery process again. (17.Apr.2017)In frequent...
Answer No. As of April 3, 2017, the USCIS is not accepting any new premium processing requests for H1B petitions. This applies even if the petition was filed before April 3rd. The USCIS expects to lift the premium processing restriction by no later than October 2017....
... I obtained an I-20 form and applied for change of status to F-1. My application is still pending. The program starts next week and my B-2 status will expire around the same time. What do I need to do to comply with immigration law...
Answer The wording of the January 2017 regulation appears to encompass both voluntary and involuntary termination of employment. So, one most likely would be eligible for the 60-day grace period. (10.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
Answer A person can only have one nonimmigrant status at any given time. (10.Apr.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 There is no family-based category for a lawful permanent resident to sponsor a sibling for a green card. A U.S. citizen may sponsor a sibling but, due to backlogs in this category, the process will likely take a minimum of ten years. (10.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions...
