Answer There is no requirement that a person be fired in order to make use of the grace period. So long as the person meets the standard requirements for using the grace period, it can still be used regardless of whether the person quits or is...
Answer No, generally speaking, one can only work as a W-2 employee - and only for the H1B petitioning employer(s) - while in H1B status. (04.Sep.2019)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here.Access more...
Answer Generally speaking, a pending H1B case would have no impact on a company's ability to file a PERM case on behalf of a current or prospective employee. (04.Sep.2019)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...
As announced in December 2018, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is in the process of implementing a registration system for employers seeking to file cap-subject H1B petitions. This system would replace the current H1B "lottery" system. Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a change today in the direct mailing addresses for certain H1B petitioners.As has been USCIS policy since 2017, most H1B petitions must be filed at a designated service center based on the state where the petitioner's primary...
Answer One does not need to be in L1A status in order to be sponsored for an EB1(c) multinational executive or manager position. But, the EB1(c) petition must be sponsored by the employer. The only type of EB1 case that can be self-sponsored is EB1(a), which...
Answer An invitation letter – whether it be the original or a copy – is not normally required. It can be helpful in certain situations, though. If presented during the visa application, a scanned copy typically would suffice. (21.Aug.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...
Answer Generally speaking, no, this would not work. In order to be able to port to a new H1B employer, one would need to have the change-of-employer petition filed within the 60-day grace period. (21.Aug.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
Answer Generally speaking, a person who has obtained a Conrad 30 waiver is not subject to the H1B cap. Therefore, there typically would be no need to apply through the lottery. (21.Aug.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
Answer There normally are no forms that would need to be submitted in this situation. The 240-day extension of work authorization is automatic. (14.Aug.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
