Answer Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory. This generally would be considered domestic travel, and one typically would not need a valid visa "stamp;" just a valid ID to board the plane is all that normally would be needed. (23.Jan.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela...
Answer In general, a visa "stamp" is only required for purposes of reentering the U.S. after foreign travel. Otherwise, one can change status within the U.S. One's dependent typically should be able to receive an H-4 "stamp" in this scenario. (09.Jan.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat,...
Answer Leaving the United States before approval of the advance parole normally would result in "abandonment" of the I-485 application (unless one is in H or L status). (19.Dec.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
Answer Normally, once an individual has filed the I-485 application, s/he must obtain an approved advance parole document in order to be able to travel without abandoning the application. The only general exception is if the individual leaves and returns in one of the limited visas...
Answer One's H1B clock is "reset" only if one is outside the US for 365 days AND is the beneficiary of a cap-subject H1B petition (i.e. Filing through the H1B lottery, again.). A petition to recapture unused H1B time does not reset the clock. (05.Dec.2016)In frequent...
Answer One in this situation generally is permitted to travel, but must reenter the U.S. before expiration of the current AP/EAD card. (21.Nov.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on...
Answer Generally speaking, one is permitted to travel while the I-485 is pending, assuming that one has a valid advance parole document. One would need to return before the expiration of the AP. (14.Nov.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
Answer There is no requirement that one apply for a visa "stamp" at any time - it is purely a travel document. The fact that one waits an extended period to apply should normally be irrelevant. (14.Nov.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...
Answer This is very case-specific, and is not something that can be easily addressed in this type of forum. One in this situation should consult a qualified attorney. (24.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
Answer Generally speaking, if a foreign national changes to H-4 status and then travels outside the U.S. (with the exception of Canada or Mexico for trips of fewer than 30 days), s/he will need to obtain an H-4 visa stamp to reenter in H-4 status. (17.Oct.2016)In...
