04 Mar 2020

My H1B was approved through March 31st. However, the last time I entered the U.S., I was issued an I-94 valid through April 10th. Can I continue to work until April 10th? Or, can I at least stay until that date?

Answer CBP officers at the port of entry have the discretion to issue an I-94 10-days beyond the H1B petition end date. The foreign national cannot work during that 10-day period, but may remain in the U.S. during that time. (04.Mar.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...

04 Mar 2020

My NIW I-140 was approved, but the priority date will probably not be current for a number of years. Can I go back to India, and then return to the U.S. once my priority date is current?

Answer Leaving the U.S. normally would not impact the validity of the I-140. Assuming one is going to be outside the U.S. at the time the priority date becomes current, it should be possible to have the case processed at the local U.S. consulate. (04.Mar.2020)Sheela Murthy...

24 Feb 2020

NewsFlash! Public Charge Rule Implemented Nationwide, Effective Immediately

The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted the injunction in Illinois that had prevented the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from implementing the new public charge rule on residents of that state. The Supreme Court had previously lifted several nationwide injunctions against the rule. Accordingly,...