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08 Jan 2018

My OPT expires in June 2019, and I am being sponsored for an H1B cap case this year. I need to travel to India at the end of April for a couple of weeks. Will that impact my H1B?

Answer Very likely, the H1B filed in April could be approved only for consular processing, not for a change of status. This means that, assuming the H1B case is selected in the lottery and approved, one in this situation would probably need to depart the U.S....

15:48 / Consulates / FAQs / Student / Travel / Worker
13 Nov 2017

My H1B visa was refused by the consulate because they had concerns related to my employer’s right to control my work. My wife is in the U.S. working in H1B status. Can I now apply for an H-4 visa?

Answer Generally speaking, being denied issuance an H1B visa would not prevent a person from qualifying for an H-4 visa. (13.Nov.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation,...

10:50 / Consulates / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker