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09 Feb 2023

I am in H1B status and have an approved I-140. If I move to H-4 status and work on an EAD, will that have a negative impact on my green card case?

Answer A change from H1B to H-4 typically would have no impact on the I-140. (09.Feb.2023)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 © 2023, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All...

08 Feb 2023

2023 Poverty Guideline: Impacts on Affidavits of Support

Each year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for setting federal poverty guidelines, which are used to determine whether an individual or family qualifies for certain government benefits. These guidelines are important in the immigration context, particularly with respect to...

17:44 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident

02 Feb 2023

I am in H-4 status, and my I-94 will expire in a few months. I also have a pending I-485. Am I required to extend my H-4?

Answer Ordinarily, it is possible to remain in the U.S. based on a pending I-485 application. So, it typically is not required to extend one's underlying nonimmigrant status. However, if the person has not maintained nonimmigrant status and the I-485 is denied, this typically means the...

16:31 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Resident

02 Feb 2023

After my I-140 was approved, I got divorced. I am now remarried. How do I add my new wife to the I-140?

Answer There is no need to add a new spouse to an approved I-140. When the priority date is current, both spouses generally are eligible to file their I-485 applications, regardless of whether the current spouse is listed in the I-140. (02.Feb.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior...

16:27 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Resident

23 Jan 2023

USCIS Agrees to Bundle H-4, L-2, and EAD Applications Filed with Principal Spouse’s Petition

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has entered into a settlement agreement, whereas the agency has agreed to bundle an application to extend or change to H-4 or L-2 status and, if applicable, an employment authorization document (EAD) application, if the application/s are filed...

16:47 / For Families / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / USCIS News / Worker

19 Jan 2023

I am a U.S. citizen and am sponsoring my mother for a green card. Her case is being processed through the U.S. Embassy in Mumbai. Is she allowed to visit on her B-2 visa while the case is pending?

Answer Having a pending green card case does not prevent a person from requesting admission in B-2 status. However, there generally is an increased risk of being denied admission based on immigrant intent. (19.Jan.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For...

08:52 / B-2 / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / Immigrant Family / Resident / Travel / Visitor

12 Jan 2023

I am in H1B status and have an approved I-140. I recently got married in India and my wife is waiting for her appointment at the consulate to apply for an H-4 visa stamp. Can she apply for an H-4 EAD now, while she is still in India?

Answer Typically, it is not permissible to apply for an H-4 EAD while the applicant is outside the United States. (12.Jan.2023)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 ©...

08:49 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Worker

11 Jan 2023

Cross Chargeability in Green Card Cases

Many foreign nationals who are hoping to become lawful permanent residents (LPRs) face extended backlogs in visa number availability. Since visa number backlogs vary enormously by the country against which an applicant is counted or "charged," it is important to understand the options for favorable...

12:50 / AOS/CP / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

04 Jan 2023

New Year’s Reminder for Individuals – Check I-94 Expiration Dates

Many aspects of immigration law are tied to expiration dates, grace periods, filing deadlines, and other date-driven matters. So, it is vitally important to keep informed and on top of calendar items and timelines specific to one’s immigration process. Many serious problems can be avoided...

17:07 / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / Worker

29 Dec 2022

My I-539 application to extend my H-4 status is pending. I am traveling to India soon and have an appointment for my H-4 visa stamp. My husband is remaining in the U.S. Do I need the I-539 approval to get my new H-4 stamping done?

Answer An approved I-539 is not necessary to apply for an H-4 visa "stamp." To get the new H-4 visa, one must provide proof of the marriage to the H1B principal spouse and evidence that the H1B spouse is maintaining valid status. (29.Dec.2022)Sheela Murthy and other...

07:53 / FAQs / For Families / Nonimmigrant Family

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