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11 Feb 2019

The USCIS online system shows my I-140 was approved, but I do not have a copy of the approval notice. If I apply to extend H1B status beyond 6 years with a different employer, do I submit a copy of the actual approval notice?

Answer It generally is possible to print out the case status result from the USCIS website, and submit this printout as proof that one has an approved I-140, and therefore qualifies for an H1B extension beyond 6 years. (11.Feb.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...

11:39 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident
04 Feb 2019

I am a U.S. citizen. Is it possible to sponsor my fiancé from Nigeria even though we have never met in-person?

Answer Normally, to be eligible for a K-1 visa, the couple must have met physically within two years prior. There are exceptions in which this is impermissible culturally, but these cases generally are difficult to get approved by the USCIS. (04.Feb.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat,...

08:51 / Citizen / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Resident
04 Feb 2019

I was recently laid off from my H1B position. If I find a company to file an H1B change of employer for me within my 60-day grace period, will I have to provide any special paperwork to show I’m in the grace period?

Answer Typically, if an H1B change of employer is filed during the 60-day grace period, no "special" paperwork would be required. As with most any H1B petition requesting status, one should provide evidence of having maintained status; if filing during one's grace period, such evidence may...

08:40 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker
04 Feb 2019

The USCIS made an error in denying my I-485 application. The denial indicates that my priority date was not current when I filed the I-485, but the USCIS is mistaken. What do I do?

Answer The normal strategy in this situation would be to file a motion to reopen within 30 days of the decision. One may be "unlawfully present" in this scenario, so time is of the essence. One should discuss the situation in detail with an experienced immigration...

08:35 / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident