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20 Jan 2022

I was working in the U.S. in H1B status for about six months. Right before the pandemic, I traveled to India. Since then, I have been working in my H1B position remotely from India. My salary is still paid to me in my U.S. account. Will the time I have spent working from India count against my six-year max of H1B time?

Answer No, ordinarily, only time spent physically in the U.S. in H1B status counts against the standard six-year max. The location of your employer and your bank account would not really factor into the question of determining how much H1B time you have remaining. (19.Jan.2022)Sheela Murthy...

06:14 / FAQs / For Individuals / H1B / Worker
20 Jan 2022

I am currently in the U.S. in H1B status. My visa stamp expired, and I need to travel. I am not able to get an appointment in India for several months. Is it possible to apply for a new visa stamp from within U.S.?

Answer No. Ordinarily, there is no means of applying for a visa from within the United States.  (19.Jan.2022)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 © 2022, MURTHY LAW FIRM....

06:06 / FAQs / For Individuals / H1B / Travel / Worker
12 Jan 2022

My EAD application has been pending for more than six months. Someone recommended that I contact my congressperson’s office and see if they can intervene. Is this a good idea? Is it possible this will further delay my case?

Answer Generally speaking, there is no harm in doing a congressional inquiry. Such requests are fairly routine. Oftentimes, the USCIS provides nothing beyond a generic response indicating that the case is still being processed, but there is no reason to think this will have any negative...

17:09 / FAQs / For Individuals