Answer Normally, once an individual has filed the I-485 application, s/he must obtain an approved advance parole document in order to be able to travel without abandoning the application. The only general exception is if the individual leaves and returns in one of the limited visas...
Answer One's H1B clock is "reset" only if one is outside the US for 365 days AND is the beneficiary of a cap-subject H1B petition (i.e. Filing through the H1B lottery, again.). A petition to recapture unused H1B time does not reset the clock. (05.Dec.2016)In frequent...
Answer One in this situation generally is permitted to travel, but must reenter the U.S. before expiration of the current AP/EAD card. (21.Nov.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on...
Answer Generally speaking, one is permitted to travel while the I-485 is pending, assuming that one has a valid advance parole document. One would need to return before the expiration of the AP. (14.Nov.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
Answer There is no requirement that one apply for a visa "stamp" at any time - it is purely a travel document. The fact that one waits an extended period to apply should normally be irrelevant. (14.Nov.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...
On October 24, 2016 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted a notice in the Federal Register announcing an increase in filing fees for most types of immigration filings. These fee increases are scheduled to go into effect December 23, 2016. USCIS Rationale for Fee...
On October 4, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the addition of nine airports to the Global Entry Program (GEP). The GEP allows the prescreened participants to go through expedited security screening at certain airports through...
On September 30, 2016, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the release of form I-131A, a new form that "… allows lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to apply for a travel document (carrier documentation)…" from abroad if certain criteria are met. While useful, it...
Answer This is very case-specific, and is not something that can be easily addressed in this type of forum. One in this situation should consult a qualified attorney. (24.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
USTraveldocs.com, which handles visa appointment services for U.S. embassies and consulates, has issued a public notice, advising stakeholders of a large, temporary increase in visa appointment availability. The notice states: The U.S. embassy and the four U.S. consulates in India have made thousands of extra visa...
