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05 Mar 2018

I am waiting for my oath ceremony in order to naturalize. Also, my green card is about to expire. I have a family emergency and need to travel to India immediately. What options do I have to return with no issues? Will this impact my naturalization case?

Answer If you have an emergency need to travel, you can try to obtain a temporary I-551 stamp in your passport at the local USCIS office. It typically is okay to travel while waiting for one's naturalization oath ceremony, but you need to inform the USCIS...

16:21 / Citizen / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Travel
26 Feb 2018

My H-4 extension is currently pending, and my spouse’s I-140 was just approved. Can I apply for an H-4 EAD now, or do I need to wait for the H-4 extension to be approved?

Answer An H-4 spouse typically can apply for the H-4 EAD at any time, based on the H1B holder's I-140 approval. If the H-4 extension is currently pending, you can provide evidence of the pending case and request that the USCIS approve the H-4 EAD based...

16:46 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Worker
12 Feb 2018

Can a person with an H-4 EAD work for two different companies at the same time?

Answer In general, yes, the H-4 EAD is unrestricted, meaning that it is not tied to a particular employer. It can be used for multiple employers, or even for self-employment. (12.Feb.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...

14:26 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Worker
12 Feb 2018

I am applying for an H-4 extension of status and an H-4 EAD renewal, but my passport expires in five months. Can the USCIS approve the extension and EAD beyond the passport validity date?

Answer In general, yes. The shortened passport generally is an issue at the port of entry, where it will result in a short-duration I-94 (tied to the passport validity). But, the USCIS typically can grant an extension of status beyond the expiration date. The EAD expiration...

14:23 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Resident / Worker
12 Feb 2018

I have an approved I-140 and I just got married. When do I add my spouse to my case?

Answer One's "after-acquired" spouse typically would file the I-485 application together with the principal applicant, once the priority date becomes current. Normally, until then, no action is required. (12.Feb.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...

14:04 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Resident / Worker
05 Feb 2018

Can I be sponsored for a green card by my U.S. citizen sister while I am also being sponsored by my employer for an EB2 case?

Answer There is no prohibition on having multiple employment- and family-based immigrant visa petitions filed on one's behalf. The sibling (FB4) category is backlogged by decades, however. (05.Feb.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in...

14:27 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Resident