Answer That's an interesting question. H1B workers are not permitted to engage in "unauthorized employment." A one-time lottery win is unlikely to be considered employment. However, someone who gambles frequently enough to be deemed a professional gambler might be considered to be engaging in unauthorized employment....
Answer A U.S. citizen can sponsor his/her mother (or father), if she is already here on a B-2 visa, and she should be able to receive her "green card" without departing the United States. One's parent should not come on a visitor visa with the intention...
Answer If the STEM extension was filed after the expiration of the person's current OPT status, it will likely be denied, I'm afraid. (19.Sep.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
Answer This is a complex scenario. If one's H1B status has technically expired, that person would typically be in a "period of authorized stay" by virtue of the timely filed extension petition. In this type of situation, that individual cannot normally have another H1B approved with...
Answer An H-4 EAD application may be filed while the H1B and H-4 extensions are still pending. But, the H-4 EAD cannot be approved until the H-4 extension is approved. And, the H-4 extension generally will not be approved until the H1B extension is granted. (19.Sep.2016)In...
...I applied for and received admission to a graduate degree program at a U.S. university. The school issued me an I-20 form, so that I can apply for an F-1 visa at a U.S. consulate in my home country. During the initial application process, I...
... Once admitted, I changed to F-1 status and completed that degree. I applied and was authorized for the 12-month optional practical training period, which ends in a few weeks. I would like to apply for a 24-month OPT extension, based on my bachelor's degree...
Answer While STEM OPT employment can be part time for no less than 20 hours per week and concurrent employment for multiple employers is allowed, you are not allowed to work less than 20 hours for each of the employers. Additionally, you must submit to your...
Answer In general, a priority date from one approved I-140 petition will transfer to another I-140 petition, regardless of the category or occupation. (29.Aug.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
Answer If your H1B visa "stamp" has not expired, there is generally no need to get a new visa issued, based on having an amended petition. (29.Aug.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real...
