Visa and status are two concepts that are commonly confused. Under immigration law, the two concepts are distinct, even though in discussions, the word visa and the word status are used interchangeably. Visa, in immigration law, refers to the visa stamp affixed to one's passport...
From time to time, F-1 students fail to maintain their status, often unintentionally. A foreign national student studying in the United States can fall out of status either as a result of an action on his or her own part, such as working without authorization...
The H-4 nonimmigrant classification is available for the spouse and minor children (often referred to as dependents or derivatives) of an H1B principal, all of whom may wish to accompany the principal H1B holder to the United States. The information here is offered as an...
This overview examines the six-year limitation on a foreign national's stay in the United States in H1B status, and the exceptions to that limit. It also explains H1B portability, the H1B quota or "cap" provisions, and related matters. Duration of Stay in H1B Status The maximum duration...
Periodically, MurthyDotCom carries reports on pending legislation of interest to our readers. The process of making a bill into a law can be complex and intricate, involving many procedural aspects and potential variations. As a service to our readers, we take this opportunity to outline...
