17 Mar 2022

I have a friend in Ukraine who recently fled to a neighboring country. Are there any special visa options she may have to come stay with me for a time in the U.S.?

Answer There are no special visas available specifically based on the invasion of Ukraine. However, depending on the circumstances, there may be options to apply for a nonimmigrant visa.One option may be to apply for a B-1/B-2 visa. One hurdle with this option is that the...

10 Mar 2022

I have an H1B visa stamp from Employer A. Employer B then filed an H1B change of employer for me, which was approved. Last week, I entered the U.S. using the visa stamp from Employer A and the approval notice from Employer B. But, when I check my I-94 online, it shows that the officer only admitted me through the expiration date of my visa, not the extended date from Employer B’s petition. What should I do now?

Answer This is a fairly common issue that arises at U.S. ports of entry. We typically recommend contacting a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) deferred inspection site to request that the I-94 be corrected.Note that, in situations like these, it is virtually impossible to prove...

10 Mar 2022

I was born in India but will soon become a Canadian citizen. I understand that, for green card purposes, I still will be counted based on my country of birth, but what about applying for TN or E-2 status?

Answer Eligibility for E-1/E-2 and TN categories generally is based on country of citizenship. So, an Indian-born Canadian citizen typically is eligible to apply for either visa, assuming those nonimmigrant visa requirements otherwise are met. (10.Mar.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...