11 Jan 2024 My H1B petition and visa stamp are valid through 2026, but my Indian passport expires in 3 months. Can I use these to enter the U.S.?
Answer It typically is possible to request admission in H1B status, as long as one’s passport, H1B petition, and visa are valid at the time of admission. With an Indian passport, the fact that it expires in 3 months will not prevent the U.S. Customs...04 Jan 2024 Can I qualify for the H1B master’s cap based on a degree I earned online?
Answer Sure, assuming the degree is from an accredited, nonprofit U.S. college or university, the fact that it is an online university is irrelevant. You can check the accreditation status of a U.S. university through the U.S. Department of Education website. (04.Jan.2024) Sheela Murthy and...04 Jan 2024 I am working in H1B status for Employer A. Employer B filed a change-of-employer petition for me, which was approved. When I went to give my two-week notice to Employer A, however, they offered me a raise and some additional benefits, so I decided to stay in my current job. Are there any immigration complications created by not joining Employer B?
Answer No. From the H1B worker’s perspective, there generally is no immigration harm in failing to join the new employer. Employer B has certain obligations (e.g., withdrawing the approved petition when the worker fails to join the company). But, regardless of whether Employer B takes...28 Dec 2023 My wife presented her passport and H-4 visa at the port of entry when she last entered, but her I-94 was not extended to match my latest H1B extension. Was she required to present my most recent approval notice in order to get her status extended?
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Answer If the latest approval notice is not presented, the CBP officer at the port of entry typically will not admit the dependent spouse beyond the expiration date listed on the visa (which generally is the expiration date from the original H1B approval notice). (28.Dec.2023)...