Answer In general, if one's I-94 has not expired, one could file another H1B petition, assuming that one is still employed pursuant to the approved H1B. If the individual is not, then a consultation with a qualified attorney is advisable. (03.Dec.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat,...
Answer The USCIS has no involvement is setting wages. H1B petitioners are required to pay the prevailing wage for a position, which can be ascertained using a variety of different wage surveys. Most employers utilize the U.S. Department of Labor wage data, which is available at...
Answer Talk to a qualified attorney. A company can ALWAYS revoke sponsorship of a green card prior to the GC being approved. The impact of this will differ, based on what stage one has reached in the process. (26.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...
Answer One normally could apply for H1B status with any job for which one is qualified (assuming the position is a specialty occupation). (19.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
Answer One is not considered to be counted against the H1B cap until the "cap" H1B petition is actually approved. One in this scenario normally would need to refile under next year's lottery. (19.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
Answer There is no minimum required wait time before applying for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa. The criteria considered by the consular officer is whether you can sufficiently demonstrate nonimmigrant intent and ties to your home country. (12.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...
Answer You can only work based on an H1B receipt notice if you are in valid H1B status at the time the petition is filed. If you are changing from H-4 to H1B status, you must wait for the H1B petition to be approved before you...
Answer There is a lot of variation in this; it could be a few weeks, or a few months, depending on the case. (05.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
Answer One can be employed in H1B status by an U.S. company, and reside in Canada. This is sometimes referred to as a "commuter" H1B. It is uncommon, but not unheard of. (05.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
Answer If multiple H1B petitions are filed during one's grace period, all potentially could be approved. The employee generally, ultimately could choose the employer with whom s/he wants to accept employment. (29.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
