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14 Aug 2024

I have an H1B petition valid through 15.Dec.2024, and my extension with the same employer was approved through 2027. I am applying for a visa stamp next month and plan to return to the U.S. in November. Will the consulate issue me a visa through 15.Dec.2024, or will they issue it through 2027, based on my extension?

Answer On the DS-160, there is an option to include information regarding a second I-797 approval notice. Generally speaking, in this situation, one should include both approvals in the DS-160, and request during the interview that the visa be issued for the longer duration. (14.Aug.2024)Sheela Murthy...

06:38 / Consulates / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Travel / Worker
31 Jul 2024

I saw the announcement that the master’s cap was reached, but that the USCIS would be holding a second lottery for the regular cap. My case was filed for the master’s cap. Does that mean my case won’t be eligible for the second lottery?

AnswerGenerally speaking, if a case was filed in the master's cap but not selected, it is then placed in the lottery for the regular cap. Now, with a second lottery being conducted for fiscal year 2025 cap cases, both the regular and master's cap cases...

04:46 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / H1B / USCIS News / Worker
29 Jul 2024

How Project 2025 Could Impact Immigration Policy for Employers & Employees

A policy proposal from the Heritage Foundation named the 2025 Presidential Transition Project – or Project 2025, as it is widely referred to in the press – presents a comprehensive set of conservative reforms aimed at restructuring federal government policies, including U.S. immigration policy. Former...

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17 Jul 2024

My H1B visa is valid through 2026, but my Indian passport expires in three months. Can I still use it to enter the U.S., or does the passport have to be valid for at least six months?

Answer Generally speaking, an Indian passport may be used to request admission to the U.S., through the expiration date of the document. However, the I-94 issued at the U.S. port of entry likely will be issued only through your passport expiration date.  (17.Jul.2024)Sheela Murthy and other...

07:52 / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / Worker