Answer This is very case-specific, and is not something that can be easily addressed in this type of forum. One in this situation should consult a qualified attorney. (24.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
USTraveldocs.com, which handles visa appointment services for U.S. embassies and consulates, has issued a public notice, advising stakeholders of a large, temporary increase in visa appointment availability. The notice states: The U.S. embassy and the four U.S. consulates in India have made thousands of extra visa...
Answer Generally speaking, if a foreign national changes to H-4 status and then travels outside the U.S. (with the exception of Canada or Mexico for trips of fewer than 30 days), s/he will need to obtain an H-4 visa stamp to reenter in H-4 status. (17.Oct.2016)In...
Under a new policy that goes into effect on November 1, 2016, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will no longer accept photographs of visa and passport applicants wearing eyeglasses. The reason for the policy change is to ensure the photographs can be easily scanned...
... but did not ask my DSO to authorize the reduction in my course load. My DSO told me that this resulted in F-1 status violation and she helped me apply for reinstatement. My reinstatement application is currently pending, but I plan to go home...
Answer This can be a tricky situation. A government memo from some years ago said that a principal nonimmigrant (such as an H1B spouse) could not depart the U.S. leaving behind a "parked" dependent (such as an H-4 spouse). If the H1B is traveling outside the...
Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a stopgap bill to fund the federal government through Friday, December 9, 2016. This bill also serves to extend the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5) regional center program for the same time period. This stopgap bill was also...
Answer Advance parole permits one to enter while the I-485 is pending. It generally cannot be used after the I-485 has been approved. You may wish to schedule a consultation with an attorney who can review your mother's situation in greater detail and determine what options...
In order to assist MurthyDotCom readers in their navigation of the complex immigration maze, this brief outline describes the main government entities involved in the immigration process of foreign nationals coming to the United States. The immigration process includes the granting of immigration benefits, as...
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking to collect social media identifiers from visa waiver program (VWP) travelers. This proposal is part of ongoing security-related changes to the VWP. Individuals who use the VWP, or may wish to do so in the future,...
