Answer If the H-4 visa stamp is valid and unexpired, it could be used to reenter the U.S., as long as one is still married to the primary beneficiary in H1B status. The POE officers need proof of H-4 eligibility, such as a copy of the...
Answer Typically, the USCIS does not reroute a case sent to the wrong address. Rather, the USCIS typically rejects such cases and returns them to the applicants. (15.Aug.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in...
... The USCIS issued a request for evidence (RFE) on my STEM extension application, asking for a copy of a new I-20 based on a training plan that my employer and I have to submit to my DSO on form I-983. My employer does not...
Answer The H1B generally stays valid through its expiration date or until the H-4 COS is approved, which ever comes first. Once the COS is approved, you must stop working until and unless you obtain an H-4 EAD. (08.Aug.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...
Answer The prudential revocations of visas due to a DUI only impact the visa "stamp," not the person's status. Further, this generally has no impact on the H-4 spouse's visa. There is no need for the H1B worker to have a valid visa stamp in order...
Answer There is no timing requirement. There is a proposal to prevent the revocation of the I-140 after 180 days, but that is just a proposal. For now, once an I-140 is approved, the priority date may generally retained by that beneficiary for use with any...
Answer The H1B petition must be approved for one to be considered to have been counted against the cap. Thus, no other employer can file as cap exempt until the first cap-subject case is approved. (08.Aug.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...
... USCIS has now issued an RFE, requesting evidence that my degree is directly related to my OPT employment. What can I do to strengthen my response? Answer Because it is not immediately apparent how your degree relates to your OPT employment, for your request for evidence...
Answer The six years of H1B time is set by statute and cannot be extended for humanitarian reasons. It can only be extended based upon recapturing unused time abroad or based upon a qualifying GC case. If the status is ending, and the family cannot travel...
Answer H1B status could be regained by filing an H1B petition via PP. But, it is likely that one would have to file this via consular processing, as it is not particularly likely one would be able to change from H1B to B and back to...
