... After a very short interview, the consular officer denied my visa application based on a lack of ties with my home country of China. I have a valid B-1/B-2 visa stamp in my passport, which I received 2 years ago. Can I use that...
Answer No, if one has been counted against the H1B cap, moving to a different field of work would not make the person cap-subject. As long as the six years of H1B time have not been fully utilized, the person typically still would remain cap exempt....
… The USCIS denied my H1B petition in late October and I immediately tried to transfer my SEVIS record to another program of study to maintain F-1 status. My DSO said that my record was completed and I had to leave the U.S. Was she...
… When I came to the U.S. and started my program, I realized that I would need to continue with my program for an extra semester to complete my degree requirements. However, I did not apply for an extension of my program with my DSO...
Effective immediately, the U.S. Mission to Turkey is resuming limited visa services for nonimmigrants at the U.S. embassy and consulates in Turkey. According to a statement issued by the U.S. Mission to Turkey, this was done following assurances made by the Government of Turkey related...
Answer The green card process typically can be initiated while the foreign national is on OPT. There is no requirement that one have a particular visa status to be sponsored for a green card. (06.Nov.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
... However, my petition is still pending. I’m concerned that it can be denied and I will need to leave the U.S. Can I transfer to another program of study so that I can continue on F-1, even if my H1B is denied later? Answer You should...
Answer Ordinarily, once a person changes to H1B status, any remaining period of OPT is lost and cannot be regained. (23.Oct.2017)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,...
Answer OPT is intended to provide practical experience in the field for which one received one's degree. Work in a different field is not permitted. Further, while a person may generally be self-employed while in the initial 12-months of OPT, self-employment typically is not permitted while...
Answer The "green card" process can typically be started at any time, regardless of one's current nonimmigrant status. (02.Oct.2017)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...
