Answer There is no grace period in this scenario. Once a divorce is finalized, the (former) dependent spouse is no longer eligible for H-4 status. You typically would fall out of status as soon as the divorce is official (although, depending on the circumstances, you won't...
Answer The issue isn't the duration of the visa, but rather the duration of your passport. As long as you have a valid B-1/B-2 visa in your passport and your passport is valid for the duration of the requested period, plus 6 months (unless you are...
On March 23, 2018, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) launched the SEVP Portal. The new portal allows F-1 students on OPT and M-1 students participating in vocational training to update their addresses, phone numbers, and employer information. F-1 students on STEM OPT extensions...
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in Jennings v. Rodriguez that noncitizens, including lawful permanent residents (i.e. "green card" holders), who are detained by immigration officials while their immigration removal proceedings are pending do not have a right to be released on bond. Summary of the...
Answer Yes, one in this situation normally could have another employer file an H1B petition for consular processing. (26.Mar.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...
Answer Most audits are random. Assuming that the recruitment and filing was done properly, it likely can be cleared as soon as the response is processed. (26.Mar.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real...
Answer A signed and completed I-983 is an absolute requirement for STEM employment. (26.Mar.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 FAQs here. Copyright © 2018,...
Answer This just means that the H1B will be approved without an I-94 card; one normally would need to travel outside the U.S. and return with a valid H1B visa 'stamp' in order to return in H1B status. (26.Mar.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...
This afternoon, President Trump signed a federal spending bill that keeps the government open through September 30, 2018. This bill also extends the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5) regional center program for the same time period. The bill does not, however, provide any protections to beneficiaries...
Effective April 1, 2018, interviews for all immediate-relative immigrant visas in India will be conducted at the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai. Anyone with an immediate-relative interview in India, scheduled for April 1, 2018, or later, will be required to go to Mumbai, even if it...
