Answer The H1B generally stays valid through its expiration date or until the H-4 change of status is approved, whichever comes first. (28.May.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 Traffic citations typically should be disclosed on the N-400. It ordinarily would not be necessary to provide a copy of the ticket, if it is just a moving violation. However, a DUI or other, more serious offense does require court documents. (28.May.2025)Sheela Murthy and other...
Answer Because this petition is requesting a change of status, and not simply a change of employer while already in H1B status, it is necessary to wait for the H1B petition approval before starting employment again. (27.Aug.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
Answer A person in valid H-4 status typically is permitted to enroll in university, regardless of whether they have an EAD. (21.May.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...
Answer Including special skills often will increase the wage level, unless the U.S. Department of Labor determines that the skills are typical for an entry-level position in the occupation. (21.May.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE...
Answer Unfortunately, a pending or approved I-130 petition cannot be used to extend one’s H1B status beyond the standard 6-year limit. (21.May.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...
Answer While it is possible for a lawful permanent resident to sponsor a spouse for a green card, there currently are backlogs in this category. Filing the I-130 petition does not provide any immediate ability to remain in the U.S., and it is not possible to...
Answer Generally speaking, if an H1B worker uses all six years of H1B time and has no PERM or I-140 filed on their behalf, they would need to leave the U.S. for one year and then go through the H1B lottery again. (14.May.2025)Sheela Murthy and other...
Answer No, this relationship likely would not suffice. You generally must show common ownership and control to have a qualifying relationship. (14.May.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...
Answer Yes, but there are specific limitations and considerations under the regulations implemented in January 2025. If you own more than 50 percent of the petitioning company or have majority voting rights, the USCIS will limit the initial H1B approval to a maximum of 18 months....
