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19 Feb 2016

I have finished my first year of study in F-1 status and I would like to transfer to another university. However, I just found out that I have to travel …

... to my home country urgently for a couple of weeks. Will I be able to come back to start attending the new school? Are there any timing issues of the transfer process? Answer If you travel before your SEVIS record is transferred to the new school,...

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18 Feb 2016

Cough Syrup: Not an Illegal Substance

The Murthy Law Firm successfully represented a foreign national who was found to be inadmissible to the United States based upon cough syrup he was carrying that was misidentified as an illegal substance. Our firm became involved in this case after the U.S. Customs and...

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16 Feb 2016

Drunk Driving Arrests Result in Visa Revocations

The Murthy Law Firm receives a number of inquiries from foreign nationals whose visa foils ("stamps") have been revoked by a U.S. consulate following a conviction, or even just an arrest, for driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), or a related criminal...

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08 Feb 2016

Can I return to the U.S. using my valid H1B visa stamp, even though I want to work using my H-4 EAD?

Answer If a person wishes to enter using an unexpired H1B visa, there must also be a valid H1B petition and a corresponding H1B job. The visa, even though unexpired, is only appropriate if one is properly eligible to enter as an H-1 - which means...

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01 Feb 2016

I am a GC holder and am planning a trip abroad. My passport will be expiring a few weeks after my expected return date. Is it mandatory that I have at least 6 months remaining on my passport in order to return to the U.S.?

Answer No, there is no such requirement for permanent residents. In fact, technically, GC holders aren't supposed to have to show a passport when returning to the United States. But, obviously, that is not a good idea ...

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01 Feb 2016

Passport Requirements Changed 25.Nov.2015 – 20-Year Indian Passports Should be Replaced

Under a deadline set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), as of November 25, 2015, all passports are required to meet machine-readable standards. Foreign governments are not required to accept passports that do not meet these standards. This includes Indian passports issued with validity...

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25 Jan 2016

I am in H-4 status and wish to go to India for a few months. A company is going to sponsor me for an H1B position for this year’s lottery. Do I need to come back to the U.S. before the H1B is filed?

Answer It is possible to file an H1B petition for a person who is abroad, but it would have to be filed for consular processing - meaning that changing to H1B status would require getting an H1B visa "stamp" at the consulate and entering in that...

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11 Jan 2016

Mechanism for Port of Entry Complaints / Compliments

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has several options for travelers to provide feedback, compliments, and/or complaints about the agency's employees. If a problem arises with a CBP officer, there are mechanisms for reporting the problem in person to a supervisor, as well as...

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04 Jan 2016

Is it better to remain on H1B or switch to EAD when I return to the U.S. after a trip abroad?

Answer It is typically best to try to stay on H1B, but this is not a one-dimensional issue. There can be risks in applying for H1B visas, and situations where it is less risky to use the AP for travel because of visa concerns. (04.Jan.2016)In frequent...

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21 Dec 2015

Prior to moving to a new worksite location, my employer filed an H1B amendment. Can I travel to India while the amendment is pending?

Answer It is permissible to travel with an amendment pending. If there is a valid H1B visa 'stamp' and approved petition for reentry, this typically is sufficient. It may be best to have the amendment receipt notice, in case of any questions. If the amendment is...

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