With limited exceptions, foreign nationals are issued Social Security number (SSN) only if they are authorized to work in the United States. Therefore, many who lack work authorization obtain individual tax identification numbers (ITIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as an alternative. As explained...
Answer A U.S. citizen can sponsor his/her mother (or father), if she is already here on a B-2 visa, and she should be able to receive her "green card" without departing the United States. One's parent should not come on a visitor visa with the intention...
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...
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking to collect social media identifiers from visa waiver program (VWP) travelers. This proposal is part of ongoing security-related changes to the VWP. Individuals who use the VWP, or may wish to do so in the future,...
... 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...
Answer You can, but your EAD will likely only be granted to the current (un-extended) expiration date of the L-1. (29.Aug.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation,...
It is not unusual for a lawful permanent resident (LPR) to be enrolled in a university that is located in a state other than where the student's family resides. Many in this situation live near their universities while school is in session, and then return...
Answer No, the H-4 EAD is not tied to the H1B spouse's employer. As long as the principal spouse is still in valid H1B status, the H-4 and EAD generally remain valid through their respective expiration dates. (22.Aug.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has expanded the availability of provisional waivers of unlawful presence. Effective August 29, 2016, provisional waiver requests may be filed in all cases that qualify for a standard (non-provisional) waiver of unlawful presence. Background on Provisional Waivers As explained in the...
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues its careful expansion of Global Entry, an international trusted traveler program. Effective July 12, 2016, any British citizen, holding a valid U.K. passport, is eligible to apply for a Global Entry permit. Program Background Global Entry is a voluntary...
