Answer It is possible to travel while the H1B is pending. However, the request to change status will be abandoned. This means that, in order to actually change to H1B, it would typically be necessary to travel again and request the H1B visa 'stamp' at the...
Answer A naturalization applicant can engage in routine travel. The applicant must meet the physical presence and residency requirements at the time of filing, as well as the continuity requirements; and, the applicant must continue to meet these requirements until s/he is granted U.S. citizenship. So,...
Answer The visa is a travel document, only. Status is determined (usually) by the I-94. For students, the I-94 says d/s (which stands for 'duration of status'). So, status is governed by the I-20. If the OPT is expiring and there is no eligibility for a...
Answer If the H1B visa "stamp" is unexpired, it can be used to reenter with a new employer's I-797 petition approval. It is possible to travel with a new passport and use a visa in an old, expired passport. Just show both documents to the immigration...
Answer The SB1 is a returning resident immigrant visa; if an SB1 application is approved, it can be used by a green card holder to return to the U.S. following a stay abroad that lasted longer than one year, or beyond the validity period of the...
Answer Let's take this opportunity to remind everyone that H-4s are not automatically extended with the H1B filing! Also, if the error was discovered before you accumulated 180 days of unlawful presence, it typically would be very bad advice to simply file an NPT, wait, and...
Answer Yes, a dependent spouse may apply for an H-4 visa stamp while the principal spouse is in the U.S. This, of course, is assuming the principal spouse is in valid H1B status. There is no need for the principal spouse to have an unexpired H1B...
Answer It is not necessary to request consular processing for an H-4 COS. The H-4 visa "stamping" does not require an I-539 approval. The H-4 stamp can be requested with proof of the marriage and spouse's valid H1B status. (02.May.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela...
Answer There is an automatic visa revalidation / contiguous territory rule that generally allows for such travel without getting a new visa. If status has been maintained and the person has a valid I-94, reentry is allowed following brief trips (30 days or less) to Canada/Mexico without...
Answer To renew a visa, it is necessary to apply at a U.S. consulate abroad. If you meant to ask about extending B-1/B-2 status, that is done by filing an I-539 form. However, it is not always the best idea to apply for an extension of...
