Answer It is true that a small group of U.S. senators have asked President Trump to suspend the issuance of new H1Bs. Beyond that, no action has been taken. At this point, there has been no indication than any official action on this will be taken....
Answer Normally, if a person is eligible for a 60-day grace period, it starts upon the cessation of employment. The date one's last paycheck is issued does not control. (14.May.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE...
Answer Normally, if an application to extend B-2 status is timely filed, the applicant remains in a period of authorized stay while the application is pending. (14.May.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click...
Answer No, the USCIS has not extended this deadline. Cases selected in the registration lottery must be filed within the period indicated on the registration selection notice (which, for most people, is June 30, 2020). (07.May.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer If you are still within your 60-day grace period, you generally could start working for the new employer upon the filing of the H1B change-of-status petition. The fact that you filed an application to change status to B-2 should not impact your eligibility, assuming it...
Answer The USCIS has not yet provided any indication as to when premium processing will return. Presumably, the sooner the pandemic subsides, the sooner things will get back to normal at the USCIS. (07.May.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For...
Answer Generally speaking, as long as the marriage is recognized under your state's laws as a legal marriage, that is sufficient for immigration purposes. (29.Apr.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access...
Answer Yes, ordinarily, one can "upgrade" a case to premium processing at any time (assuming that the case otherwise is eligible for premium processing.) (29.Apr.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access...
Answer Depending on the circumstances, if a lawful permanent resident, or "green card holder," takes an extended trip abroad, this can be interpreted to mean that the person has abandoned his or her residency in the United States. There is a presumption of abandonment when one...
Answer If the company closes, the beneficiary of an approved I-140 normally still would be able to retain the priority date. Further, unless the employer withdraws the I-140 within fewer than 180 days of its having been approved, it normally still can be used for purposes...
