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17 Dec 2025

I’ve had my green card for four months and my company wants me to leave the United States for an extended assignment abroad. Can I file an N-470 application to preserve my residence?

Answer Among other requirements, an N-470 application requires that the applicant was present in the U.S. for an uninterrupted year as a lawful permanent resident. (16.Dec.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....

11:46 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident
10 Dec 2025

I have a pending employment-based I-485 application and recently married a woman in H1B status. Can she now file an I-485 based on my pending case?

Answer Yes, as long as the familial relationship was formed before your I-485 application is approved, your spouse normally can file as your derivative. (10.Dec.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access...

07:16 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Resident
03 Dec 2025

My L-1 petition was filed using premium processing, and an RFE was issued. My employer just submitted the RFE response. Will that also be reviewed using premium processing?

Answer Yes, generally speaking, the case will remain in the premium processing track until it is approved or denied. The USCIS normally will issue a final decision – or, less likely, issue a second RFE or a notice of intent to deny (NOID) – within 15...

11:57 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker
26 Nov 2025

My husband is in L1A status and his current I-94 and L1A petition are valid through June 2026. When I traveled back from India a few weeks ago, I was admitted in L2S status through June 2027, which is my visa stamp expiration date. Is this an error?

Answer Yes, this appears to be an error made by the officer at the U.S. port of entry. An L2S spouse’s I-94 normally should not be issued beyond the L1A petition’s expiration date (although, an additional 10-day grace period beyond that date is permissible.) You should...

07:16 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Travel / Worker
26 Nov 2025

I currently am working in H1B status. A company in Europe has offered to pay me to perform some consulting work in my spare time. I would do this work on the weekends and my pay would all be deposited in an account in Europe. My H1B employer is okay with this arrangement. Is this allowed?

Answer Even though the employer is located outside the U.S., this still likely would be viewed as unauthorized employment under U.S. immigration law. (25.Nov.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...

07:11 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker