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29 Sep 2016

NewsFlash! Government Shutdown Averted, EB5 Extended

Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a stopgap bill to fund the federal government through Friday, December 9, 2016. This bill also serves to extend the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5) regional center program for the same time period. This stopgap bill was also...

15:55 / Consulates / EB5 Investor / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Investor / Legislation / NewsBrief / Resident / Travel / USCIS News / Worker
22 Sep 2016

Immigration Basics: Government Agencies Involved with U.S. Immigration

In order to assist MurthyDotCom readers in their navigation of the complex immigration maze, this brief outline describes the main government entities involved in the immigration process of foreign nationals coming to the United States. The immigration process includes the granting of immigration benefits, as...

08:36 / Citizen / Consulates / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / InfoArticle / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin / Visitor / Worker
19 Sep 2016

My H1B extension and my spouse’s H-4 extension are pending. Can my spouse file for H-4 EAD while the H-4 extension is pending?

Answer An H-4 EAD application may be filed while the H1B and H-4 extensions are still pending. But, the H-4 EAD cannot be approved until the H-4 extension is approved. And, the H-4 extension generally will not be approved until the H1B extension is granted. (19.Sep.2016)In...

20:20 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / H-4 Dependents / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Worker
09 Sep 2016

I initially came to the U.S. in H-4 status as a dependent of my spouse. I completed a bachelor’s degree in computer science, and decided to apply for admission to an MBA program. …

... Once admitted, I changed to F-1 status and completed that degree. I applied and was authorized for the 12-month optional practical training period, which ends in a few weeks. I would like to apply for a 24-month OPT extension, based on my bachelor's degree...

20:30 / FAQs / For Families / H-4 Dependents / Nonimmigrant Family / Student