... When I received my degree, my school was accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency, but it later lost its accreditation. My employer wants to file my H1B petition for the October 1st start date. Can they file it under the master’s cap, or...
... My employer is filing an H1B petition this week for the October 1st start date. If my STEM OPT application is denied while my H1B petition is still pending, how will this affect my ability to continue living and working in the U.S. until...
Late last night, the same federal judge in Hawaii who issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) that blocked the Trump Administration's March 6, 2017 travel ban from taking effect, agreed to convert the TRO into a preliminary injunction. A preliminary injunction is similar to the...
… I also have a job offer from another company, which will also be filing an H1B petition for me. I really want to continue working for my current employer, though. If the other employer’s petition is the only one that is approved, could I...
Earlier today, it was revealed that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued several "cables" (i.e. memos) over the past two weeks related to the latest travel ban executive order (EO), which was signed by President Trump on March 6, 2017, but has yet...
… Because the USCIS has suspended premium processing, we may not know if my petition has been accepted until the USCIS issues a regular receipt notice or returns the petition. Will I have to stop working when my OPT expires if we do not get...
Updated Later in the day on March 6, 2017 This order has been signed. The travel ban is set to go into effect March 16, 2017. . . . . . . . . . . Later today, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order that...
... My first employment authorization document (EAD) has already expired. Yesterday, I received very sad news from home about my grandmother's passing, which requires that I urgently leave the U.S. to attend the funeral. Would I be able to come back after a short trip...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is continuing to expand its scrutiny of the social media presence of foreign travelers and foreign nationals applying for U.S. immigration benefits. DHS Secretary John Kelly has stated that the Trump Administration's "extreme vetting" policies may include asking...
My OPT employment authorization ends in the summer. What options do I have if my H1B petition will not be selected for processing if there is a lottery for H1B filings? Answer If you have a degree in a STEM field eligible for the 24-month extension, you...
