29 Sep 2016

CIS Ombudsman’s Updates on EAD and H1B Processing Delays

The Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) held a teleconference on August 31, 2016 to discuss processing delays for certain types of cases. More specifically, the teleconference focused on adjudication delays of applications for employment authorization documents (EADs), change-of-status (COS) applications, and H1B petitions...

19 Sep 2016

My H1B extension and my spouse’s H-4 extension are pending. Can my spouse file for H-4 EAD while the H-4 extension is pending?

Answer An H-4 EAD application may be filed while the H1B and H-4 extensions are still pending. But, the H-4 EAD cannot be approved until the H-4 extension is approved. And, the H-4 extension generally will not be approved until the H1B extension is granted. (19.Sep.2016)In...

29 Aug 2016

Can my priority date from an approved EB2 I-140, issued for a lead developer job, be used for a managerial position with a different employer?

Answer In general, a priority date from one approved I-140 petition will transfer to another I-140 petition, regardless of the category or occupation. (29.Aug.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...