Answer Normally, it is possible to apply for a B-2 visa while one's I-130 is pending. However, there is a risk that the consulate could deny issuance of the B-2 based on immigrant intent. The risk of denial typically would increase if the I-130 was filed...
Answer Unfortunately, being vaccinated does not make a person exempt from the COVID-related travel ban. There are no updates yet as to when the ban may be lifted. (01.Jul.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...
Answer First off, if a person is in the U.S., the expiration date of the H-4 visa "stamp" has no impact on one's status. Status generally is determined by one's I-94 expiration date.Second, both H-4 status and the H-4 visa stamp are not tied to any...
Answer No, there have been no updates. The travel ban is based on the pandemic conditions in India. Presumably, once the pandemic comes under control there, the travel ban will be lifted. (03.Jun.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information...
Answer Ordinarily, there is no set time limit for filing an I-485 application after one's priority date has become current. (27.May.2021)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 ©...
Answer U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) strongly recommends that, if a child is only being accompanied by one parent, the parent traveling with the child carry a note from the other parent that states: "I acknowledge that my wife / husband / etc is traveling...
AnswerNo. Under the current immigration rules, owing money to a credit card company typically would not prevent a person from entering the United States. (20.May.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....
Answer Ordinarily, an I-485 application cannot be filed unless the applicant is physically in the United States at the time of filing. (13.May.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs...
Answer The suspension of travel from India due to the pandemic only applies to people who were physically in India during the past 14 days. If a person travels to a third country, such as Mexico, for two weeks, the travel ban would not prevent that...
President Biden's Proclamation suspending travel from India, first announced on Friday, April 30, 2021, is now effective. The Proclamation bans the entry of nonimmigrants who were physically present in India during the last 14-days, and is effective until further notice.Importantly, this prohibition on entry has...
