Answer No, a copy of the original I-140 (or the courtesy copy provided by the USCIS) should suffice. Even if the person does not have a copy, but can provide the receipt number, the USCIS should still be able to use this to process the H-4...
A group of twenty-three Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, urging him to take steps to reduce processing times for applications for employment authorization (form I-765) filed by H-4...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is temporarily making it much easier for many nonimmigrant visa applicants to qualify for a waiver of the in-person interview requirement. Commonly referred to as the "drop box" process, the rule expanding eligibility is scheduled to remain in effect...
Answer Yes. A pending H-4 change-of-status application ordinarily would have no impact on one's existing H1B status. As long as the individual remains in valid H1B status, it typically is permissible to continue working for one's H1B employer. (22.Dec.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
Answer As long as the H1B petition and status remain valid, the pending application to change status to H-4 typically would not impact one's ability to continue H1B employment. (16.Dec.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE...
Answer There does not appear to be a definitive answer to this. Immigration law generally prohibits an H-4 spouse from working without a valid EAD. And, from the employer's perspective, there are certain requirements (e.g., form I-9 employment eligibility verification) that must be adhered to. But...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued policy guidance, to revise the rules regarding employment authorization for E, L-2, and certain H-4 nonimmigrant dependent spouses. The new policy is especially beneficial for E and L-2 dependent spouses, who no longer need to apply...
Answer If the principal spouse enters on advance parole, then typically the dependent spouse is no longer eligible to maintain valid H-4 status. (11.Nov.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) announced today that a settlement has been reached with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) related to work authorization for L-2 and certain H-4 dependent spouses.The official text of the settlement agreement has not yet been posted. However,...
The latest trends with processing times and adjudications of H1Bs, H-4s, and H-4 EADs are the topic discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this session from 02.Nov.2021.The MP3 is available here, and in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes. Copyright © 2021,...
