Answer No, the H-4 EAD is not tied to the H1B spouse's employer. As long as the principal spouse is still in valid H1B status, the H-4 and EAD generally remain valid through their respective expiration dates. (22.Aug.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and...
Answer If the H-4 visa stamp is valid and unexpired, it could be used to reenter the U.S., as long as one is still married to the primary beneficiary in H1B status. The POE officers need proof of H-4 eligibility, such as a copy of the...
Answer The six years of H1B time is set by statute and cannot be extended for humanitarian reasons. It can only be extended based upon recapturing unused time abroad or based upon a qualifying GC case. If the status is ending, and the family cannot travel...
Answer Teachers are often sponsored in J-1 and H1B status. It is necessary to check into all the educational / licensing requirements in the particular state. If you are eligible for the H-4 EAD, that would provide a very good option for pursuing any job. (16.May.2016)In...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a policy memorandum that makes victims of certain categories of nonimmigrant abusive spouses eligible to apply for employment authorization documents (EADs). Under the terms of the March 8, 2016 memo, abused spouses of foreign nationals holding A...
Representatives from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently revealed to members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) that USCIS adjudicators have been "… testing social media review in adjudications." They further indicated that the agency is reviewing social media as part of...
As explained in Annual Reminders for Individuals - Check I-94 Expiration Dates (06.Apr.2016), foreign nationals can avoid a number of serious immigration problems by being mindful of certain key dates related to their stay in the United States, such as the I-94 expiration date. Depending...
As many MurthyDotCom readers are aware, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a proposed regulation, on December 30, 2015, aimed at improving the employment-based immigration process. While many have focused on the portion of this proposal covering I-140 based employment authorization documents (EADs) -...
Answer It is important to get immigration guidance and criminal representation. The consequences depend, to a large extent, upon the maximum possible sentence allowed for the charge in the particular state. In some locations, a conviction for shoplifting makes one removable (i.e. deportable) and inadmissible. In...
Answer This question would have to be asked of the school. Universities set their own definitions for the various tuition levels. (07.Dec.2015)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...
