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08 Jun 2023

I was working in H1B status and then moved to H-4. I am now considering a change back to H1B status. If I do this, can I still use the same H1B visa stamp in my passport for purposes of travel? It does not expire until the end of the year.

Answer Ordinarily, a change of status from H1B to H-4 would not impact the validity of the H1B visa "stamp" in one's passport. If the individual leaves the U.S. and wishes to return in H1B status, it typically would be possible to present the approved H1B...

24 May 2023

I am in H1B status and my I-140 was just approved. My wife has been working for a U.S. company from India, and now wishes to apply for an H-4 EAD. Is it possible for her to apply from India?

Answer Unfortunately, in order to apply for an H-4 EAD, the individual normally must be physically in the United States when the application is filed. It is, however, typically possible to leave the U.S. while the EAD application is pending. (24.May.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...

17:23 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Worker

17 May 2023

Overview on H1B1s for Citizens of Chile and Singapore

The annual cap on the H1B category, combined with tremendous demand, has forced many employers and foreign national professionals to seek out reasonable alternatives. One such option for citizens of Chile or Singapore is the H1B1 visa category. This nonimmigrant category is very similar to...

14:40 / Consulates / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / H1B1 / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Worker

16 May 2023

I recently entered the U.S. using my advance parole document. Can my wife now enter in H-4 status?

Answer Unless the principal spouse is in valid H1B status, the dependent spouse typically cannot enter in H-4 status. (16.May.2023)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 © 2023,...

07:51 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Worker

15 May 2023

Expansion of CBP Stampless Entry Program

The U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) initiated a “stampless” entry pilot program in April 2022, and is now in the process of implementing the program at all airports, seaports, and land ports of entry (POEs) as part of a larger effort to streamline the...

12:25 / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / Worker

20 Apr 2023

My husband entered in H1B status in October 2022, and his employer has not yet started a green card case for him. Is it possible for me to qualify for an H-4 EAD?

Answer In order to qualify for an H-4 EAD, the principal H1B spouse must either (1) be the beneficiary of an approved I-140, or (2) have extended H1B status beyond six years based on the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC21). If your husband's...

09:05 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Worker

19 Apr 2023

Fee Increases for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas and Border Crossing Cards from 30.May.2023

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently published a final rule in the Federal Register to raise fees charged by U.S. consulates for many categories of nonimmigrant visas. The cost for border crossing cards for citizens of Mexico is also going up. These fee increases...

14:36 / Consulates / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Worker

12 Apr 2023

Court Affirms DHS Power to Implement the H-4 EAD Rule

On March 28, 2023, the U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia held that the program that allows certain H-4 spouses to apply for employment authorization documents (EADs) was lawfully promulgated. Save Jobs USA, an organization of U.S. workers had challenged the H-4...

14:13 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Worker

06 Apr 2023

I am on H1B and my wife is on L1A. Her company will be sponsoring her for a green card under the EB1 category as a multinational manager. Do I have to change to L-2 status in order to apply for a green card as her dependent?

Answer No, there normally is no need to be in L-2 status in order to apply for a green card as a dependent of one's spouse. (06.Apr.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click...

09:19 / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / Immigrant Family / L-2 Dependent / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Worker

06 Apr 2023

I saw on the news that there is a new law allowing all H-4 spouses to work. Can you tell me when that will go into effect?

Answer Sorry, but there is no new law that allows all H-4 spouses to work. I believe you may have been confused by the recent news regarding a lawsuit challenging the legality of the H-4 EAD program. As expected, the court determined that the H-4 EAD...

09:14 / FAQs / For Families / H-4 Dependents / Nonimmigrant Family / Worker

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