17 Jun 2025

I have an upcoming interview for my marriage-based green card application. Will I be interviewed together with my U.S. citizen spouse or separately?

Answer In marriage-based green card cases, the petitioner and beneficiary typically are interviewed together. However, if marriage fraud is suspected, the officer has the discretion to interview each spouse separately. (17.Jun.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our...

05 Jun 2025

Trump to Implement Travel Ban on Nationals from 12 Countries, Effective 09.Jun.2025

Yesterday, President Trump signed a proclamation barring the admission of nationals of twelve countries, and partially restricting admission of nationals from seven other countries, as of Monday, 09.Jun.2025. This total travel ban will apply to nationals of the following twelve countries:Afghanistan Chad Equatorial Guinea ...

05 Jun 2025

I am in H1B status and am engaged to a green card holder. Once we are married and she sponsors me for a green card, can I keep working on H1B while the case is pending?

Answer Yes, an H1B worker can continue working in H1B status throughout this family-based green card process. There is no conflict between the H1B and the I-130 because ‘immigrant intent’ is not an issue for H1B workers. (04.Jun.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...

28 May 2025

My H1B is valid until next year. If I apply for a change of status to H-4, can I continue to work while the application is pending?

Answer The H1B generally stays valid through its expiration date or until the H-4 change of status is approved, whichever comes first. (28.May.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs...

21 May 2025

A few years ago, my U.S. citizen brother sponsored me for a green card. Can I use the approved I-130 to extend my H1B status beyond 6 years?

Answer Unfortunately, a pending or approved I-130 petition cannot be used to extend one’s H1B status beyond the standard 6-year limit. (21.May.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here.  Copyright...