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01 Jul 2021

My current employer is filing an H1B extension for me. I have another prospective employer that is going to file an H1B change of employer for me at about the same time. Will having two petitions filed at the same time be a problem?

Answer Ordinarily, having an H1B extension filed by one employer would have no impact on an H1B change of employer petition filed by a different employer (and vice versa). (01.Jul.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE...

09:14 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker
01 Jul 2021

If I can provide proof that I have been vaccinated, will I be allowed to travel from India to the U.S. on my B-2 visa? If not, are there any updates on when the ban may be lifted?

Answer Unfortunately, being vaccinated does not make a person exempt from the COVID-related travel ban. There are no updates yet as to when the ban may be lifted. (01.Jul.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...

09:11 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Travel
24 Jun 2021

In October 2020, I was racing to file my I-485, so I submitted it without first getting a signed form I-693 report of medical examination. Right after I filed, I got the form signed. How long will it remain valid?

Answer If the I-693 was signed by the civil surgeon after the I-485 was filed, it normally remains valid up to 2 years from the date the I-693 was signed. (24.Jun.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our...

10:26 / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident
10 Jun 2021

I filed an I-140 downgrade case in October along with my I-485, and both are still pending. Can I use AC21 to port to a similar position with a different employer?

Answer Technically speaking, to qualify for AC21 portability when the I-140 is still pending, the I-140 must be "approvable when filed." Assuming all the standard AC21 requirements are met (e.g., porting to the same or similar job), this may be an option, but it is not...

08:55 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Worker