Answer While a U.S. citizen may sponsor a foreign national spouse as an immediate relative, the same does not hold true for a green card holder sponsoring a spouse. In this situation, the petition would fall under the family-based, second preference "A" (FB2A) category. After the...
Answer One in F-1 status must normally be a full-time student, which is defined by the school. (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 on chat participation, click here.Access more...
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...
Answer One in this situation is likely out of status, and began to accrue unlawful presence as of the date of the denial. It generally is important, therefore, to depart the U.S. as soon as possible. An H1B could be filed for consular processing to permit...
Answer Applying for a U.S. passport and/or an N-600 certificate of citizenship are both independent options for one who has automatically acquired U.S. citizenship, and can be pursued independently. Neither is required in this situation. A passport generally may be faster. (29.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our...
Answer The grace period generally would start from the last day of employment - not from the last pay stub. (29.Oct.2018)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,...
Answer Generally, it is not recommended to travel while an H1B change of employer (commonly referred to as a "transfer") is pending. Technically, if you have a valid unexpired H1B visa "stamp" from Company A, there is a USCIS memo that says that, with the visa...
Answer The H1B category is limited to specialty occupations, meaning that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a related field of study. So, if you have a bachelor's degree or a master's degree in a field of study related to the position...
Answer It is not unusual with longer names for parts of the name to be truncated on the EAD. It should not affect your ability to begin working on that EAD. (22.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
