Answer Generally, all documents submitted to the USCIS must be in English or accompanied by an English translation. Translated documents must be certified by the translator as complete and accurate, and the translator must certify competency to translate from the foreign language into English. (28.Oct.2025)Sheela Murthy...
Answer No, the $100,000 fee would not apply to an F-1 student, if the H1B is approved as a change of status. (23.Oct.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs...
Answer We have heard this claim many times, but we have not seen any evidence to support the contention that an H1B petition (or any other type of petition) has a greater risk of denial because premium processing was requested. (23.Oct.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
Answer If you are maintaining valid L-1 status and have an unexpired L-1 visa stamp in your passport, you generally may travel internationally while your I-485 application is pending. The only issue with such travel typically would be that, if you also applied for advance parole...
Answer A dependent in valid L2S status is work authorized and normally does not require an EAD to work. (07.Oct.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2025,...
Answer Yes. Ordinarily, 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 business...
Answer Yes, we expect that this executive order will be challenged in federal court, and it seems more likely than not that a federal court will rule this order is not enforceable. (30.Sep.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information...
Answer It is no wonder you are confused. The guidance posted has been incredibly vague and confusing. There is reason to believe that current H1B workers are exempt from the fee. But, until the USCIS issues clear rules on when the fee applies, we cannot say...
Answer There is no form or specific format required for requesting 212(d)(3) nonimmigrant visa waiver. The applicant may submit an application package – usually at a consular post, in connection to applying for a nonimmigrant visa – that includes things such as a letter providing details...
Answer Generally speaking, an H-4 visa “stamp” remains valid through the expiration date listed on the document. Changing status to B-2 typically would not prevent a person from later using the visa to request admission in H-4 status, assuming the principal spouse is in valid H1B...
