Answer Yes, international travel generally would have no impact on a pending (or approved) I-140. (20.Aug.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...
Answer In order to change from H-4 to F-1, one would need to obtain an I-20 from the university's designated school official (DSO), then apply for a change of status (form I-539) with the USCIS. Keep in mind that one must be in valid status both...
Answer If one has an approved I-140 that is current valid and is maintaining valid H1B status, then the H-4 spouse in this situation should be able to apply for an H-4 EAD immediately. (20.Aug.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
Answer An individual in F-1 status without an EAD typically can only engage in passive investments in the U.S. If you are uncertain whether an investment would be treated as active vs. passive you should consult with an attorney. (20.Aug.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a warning in relation to a recent trend in telephone scams. The DHS warns that criminals are posing as government representatives, calling intended victims, and asking for funds to be sent via electronic transfer to resolve...
Answer At land borders, it's fairly common for the passport to not be stamped. This typically would not be a cause for concern. (13.Aug.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
Answer In general, these types of applications would not affect an OPT extension. (13.Aug.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 means that the petition was filed with the intention that, once it is approved, the beneficiary will use it to apply for a visa "stamp" at a consulate abroad. This is as opposed to filing for an extension or change of status from within...
Answer Travel while a change of status request is pending normally results in automatic cancellation of the COS request. The H1B can still be approved for consular processing. This happens automatically, and there typically is no way to overcome this in an RFE response. (13.Aug.2018) In frequent...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released the final version of the policy memorandum that greatly expands the situations in which those in F, J, or M status may begin accruing unlawful presence. Strangely enough, the memo was not released until yesterday evening,...
