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22 Sep 2016

Immigration Basics: Government Agencies Involved with U.S. Immigration

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...

08:36 / Citizen / Consulates / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / InfoArticle / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin / Visitor / Worker
15 Aug 2016

I have a valid H1B, but am in India and do not have a project in the U.S. I also have an H-4 visa stamp. Can I come to the U.S. on my H-4? What should I expect from the immigration officers at the POE?

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...

15:57 / FAQs / For Families / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Worker
01 Aug 2016

My 6 years on H1B is about to expire, but I have a newborn who was born premature and will be in the ICU for several months. Can my H1B be extended beyond 6 years based on my family’s medical needs?

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...

13:00 / FAQs / For Families / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Visitor / Worker
26 Jul 2016

I left the U.S. in the middle of my program of study in F-1 status because of a family emergency. I am ready to return to the U.S. this afternoon, after being outside for one week, but I just realized that my I-20 has not been signed by my DSO for travel. Will I be able to reenter the U.S.?

Answer A student returning to the U.S. without all of the required travel documents may be denied entry. However, immigration inspectors have discretion to admit students in these cases for up to 30 days with a I-515A form. In such cases, in order to convert 30-day...

01:54 / FAQs / Student / Travel