Answer A number of special allowances have been made due to the ongoing pandemic. One such allowance is that foreign nationals engaged in OPT or STEM OPT are permitted to work remotely from outside the United States if the employer has an office outside of the...
Answer Generally speaking, there is no harm in doing a congressional inquiry. Such requests are fairly routine. Oftentimes, the USCIS provides nothing beyond a generic response indicating that the case is still being processed, but there is no reason to think this will have any negative...
Answer If you are being promoted to a managerial position, it generally would be possible to change from L1B to L1A status. However, that does not necessarily mean you would be able to extend your stay in the U.S.Ordinarily, a person is limited to 5 years...
Answer No, there is no requirement that a person be physically in the U.S. at the time a Supplement J is filed. (06.Jan.2022)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 No, a person may not enter the U.S. in H1B status in order to look for a project (or a job). To enter in H1B status, one generally must be coming to the U.S. in order to work based on an approved H1B petition. (06.Jan.2022)Sheela...
Answer No, failing to have a registration selected is not the same thing as being denied a visa classification. (29.Dec.2021)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 © 2021,...
Answer Trying to secure an appointment at a consulate has been an issue throughout the pandemic. The recent change to allow many more visa applicants to be eligible for an interview waiver (i.e., drop box) is a big step in the right direction, but it will...
Answer First off, note that the general itinerary requirement that had been in place was rescinded in 2020. So, there is a good chance your employer is not required to submit an itinerary.That being said, if your employer is submitting an itinerary, there is no formal...
Answer Yes. A pending H-4 change-of-status application ordinarily would have no impact on one's existing H1B status. As long as the individual remains in valid H1B status, it typically is permissible to continue working for one's H1B employer. (22.Dec.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
Answer Generally speaking, if a lawful permanent resident (i.e., "green card" holder) returns to the U.S. after being issued an SB1, the existing green card remains valid through the expiration date on the card. (22.Dec.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law....
