Answer Either option would generally be acceptable, although filing together can prevent mistakes later on. It is easy to forget to extend the H-4. (05.Feb.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For...
Answer An immigrant petition filed by a nonprofit would normally take the same amount of time as one filed by a for-profit companies. The process is generally the same for either type of entity. (05.Feb.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
Answer This is not prohibited. However, one should be prepared to answer questions about this at the port of entry regarding "immigrant intent" (i.e. whether one is truly a visitor, or whether one is actually intending to remain in the United States permanently on this trip.)...
There are times when it is necessary to request that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) forgive someone's failure to timely file a request to change or extend status. A request to change or extend status typically must be filed before the current nonimmigrant...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued an updated directive on border searches of electronic devices belonging to individuals entering or exiting the United States. The directive provides guidance on operating procedures for CBP agents searching travelers' electronic devices. The directive states that the searches...
Answer No. Priority dates cannot be transferred between employment-based and family-based petitions. (29.Jan.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, MURTHY...
Answer Prior to the date the current I-94 expires, one generally can apply for a B-2 extension. A valid reason for requesting the extension should be provided to improve one's chances that the application will be approved. (29.Jan.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and...
Answer Generally speaking, a person is permitted to live in Canada and commute to an H1B position in the U.S. each day. (This, of course, is assuming that the individual is permitted to reside in Canada, pursuant to Canadian immigration law.) If the H1B job and...
This evening, the Trump Administration sent Congress a proposal for an immigration reform bill that would provide relief to 1.8 million "dreamers" (i.e. undocumented foreign nationals brought to the United States as children), while also providing funding for a U.S. / Mexico border wall and...
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has added a couple of new features to the I-94 website for the benefit of foreign nationals traveling pursuant to the visa waiver program (VWP). The website now makes it easier for VWP travelers to track the number...
