In order to enter the United States in H1B status, a foreign national typically must first obtain an H1B visa foil (commonly referred to as a visa "stamp") from a U.S. consulate or embassy. This visa stamp generally will be annotated with the name of...
Answer There (normally) is no requirement that one go to the home country for visa "stamping." However, each U.S. consulate has its own requirements in regard to who can apply for a visa at the consulate. Some restrict applications by "third country" applicants who do not...
Answer Yes, you can take a cruise to travel to other countries and return to the United States with your passport, Advance Parole document, and/or other appropriate documentation supporting the immigration status you seek in the U.S. upon your return. This applies if you are taking...
Answer Yes. Current USCIS and USCBP policy does permit international travel while an H1B amendment is pending. One should have the appropriate documents (valid visa, valid passport, approved petition, and amended petition receipt notice), and be prepared to explain the situation. Despite this ostensibly permissive U.S....
Answer Yes, generally there are no restrictions on traveling based on AP while one has a pending I-485. (14.Jan.2019)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...
A partial shutdown of the federal government is now in effect because Congress was unable to pass a new budget or continuing resolution. This also means that several immigration programs are temporarily suspended, including the regional center portion of the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5) immigrant...
Congress must pass a spending bill to extend government operations by midnight of December 21, 2018, or else another temporary shutdown of the federal government will go into effect. This would be the third shutdown of 2018.The crux of the current budget dispute revolves around...
Answer One is normally permitted to have multiple valid visas in the same passport. When requesting admission at the U.S. port of entry, you should make clear to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer which visa you are using to request admission. (17.Dec.2018)In frequent...
Answer One normally still could receive a full-validity-period visa, even if the passport expires in 2 years. (19.Nov.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...
Answer To travel in this situation, one generally would need either a valid AP or a valid H1B or L-1 visa. (19.Nov.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...
