... My employer just told me that, while the petition was approved, USCIS denied the change of status from F-1 to H1B because they found that my CPT was not directly related to my field of study and this is in violation of F-1 status....
Answer It is possible to travel on a valid H1B visa stamp through its expiration. So, it wouldn't be necessary to get a new visa if the return trip is prior to the September expiration date. Just double check the duration of the I-94 given at...
Answer There is nothing about a PERM audit that prevents a change of employer. A person would have to consider if s/he has enough time left on the H1B or other nonimmigrant status to make that change and start the GC process again. (04.Aug.2014)In frequent sessions...
Answer H1B holders can request unpaid leave for personal / health reasons, including maternity. However, in order to be considered as being in status, such leave time should be in keeping with the employer's policies, U.S. standards, and applicable laws, including the Family and Medical Leave...
Answer It is possible to use the EAD to complete the I-9 so that work can start on time if there is a delay in the H1B receipt notice. As long as the H1B is filed before work starts, and everything goes well in the H1B...
... Unfortunately, Employer A is no longer able to offer me the job on which its H1B petition was based. Therefore, my H1B petition will be withdrawn. Will there be a problem for me to continue working based on the H1B petition filed by Employer...
Answer A currently approved H1B petition remains valid, even if an extension request is denied. There can be concerns depending upon the reasons for the denial, and any findings of status violations in the denial. But, otherwise, if it is simply a lack of evidence of...
Answer These RFEs are VERY common these days. It is important to answer promptly in order to be eligible for approval once the PD is current. These are being issued for cases that are current and close to current, for the most part. They are issued...
Answer Theoretically, a person can travel to the U.S. on a B-1/B-2 visa even after an I-140 approval. But, even if one has a B-1/B-2 visa already, it is likely that problems could occur at the POE due to immigrant intent. If one tries to apply...
Answer Automatic visa revalidation is used all the time to return from Canada / Mexico. If the requirements are met in terms of holding a valid nonimmigrant status and being eligible to reenter in a valid status, it is usually pretty simple. Of course, there are...
