Answer Gifted money is acceptable. One would need a "gift letter" verifying that repayment is not required or expected, and one will need to be able to demonstrate in great detail how the person who provided the gift acquired the money. Also, if any gift tax...
Answer Generally speaking, being denied issuance an H1B visa would not prevent a person from qualifying for an H-4 visa. (13.Nov.2017)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,...
Answer Travel while a change of status to H1B is pending automatically abandons the COS request, and "converts" the case to consular processing. Once approved, the person typically would need to obtain an H1B visa 'stamp' to be admitted in H1B status. (13.Nov.2017)In frequent sessions of...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that they have formalized a partnership to facilitate information sharing between the agencies. This interagency cooperation is being undertaken with the stated goal of protecting U.S. workers and combating fraud...
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a court order on October 27, 2017 to enjoin (i.e. prevent) the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) from refusing to certify requests for certification of military or naval service (form N-426) for MAVNI (Military Accessions...
Answer The green card process typically can be initiated while the foreign national is on OPT. There is no requirement that one have a particular visa status to be sponsored for a green card. (06.Nov.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
Answer A motion to reopen generally would be the course of action here. But, one should consult with a qualified attorney. (06.Nov.2017)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...
Answer Virtually any employer can file an H1B petition, assuming that they have specialty occupation work available and have an IRS employer identification number. (06.Nov.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For...
Answer There is no premium processing for an H-4 application or any nonimmigrant status requested using form I-539. The only way we try to get premium processing for an H-4 application is if it is filed concurrently with the principal's H1B petition that is filed using...
Answer The detailed reason/s for a denial typically are not issued via eMail. Rather, this is usually sent to the employer and/or attorney of record via fax and through regular 'snail' mail. (30.Oct.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
