While scientists have been known to investigate whether it is physically possible for Santa Claus to travel around the world in just one night, they tend to overlook the legal implications of the jolly man’s travels to bring toys and gifts to children in the...
Answer Unfortunately, if both your I-94 and EAD have expired, you are not allowed to work based on the pending extension. The 180-day extension only applies if the EAD extension is timely filed and the H-4 spouse's I-94 remains valid. (20.Dec.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
Answer The fact that an H1B worker is moving to a different field really has no bearing. Assuming the individual meets the requirements for the position, and the other basic H1B requirements are met, there really is no need to worry about the fact that the...
The details of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) pilot program to resume renewals of H1B visas from within the United States have been released, and will be officially published in the Federal Register tomorrow. The program will begin accepting applications on January 29, 2024....
Answer There typically is no need to apply for an EAD while in L2S status. There are some relatively unusual scenarios where, perhaps, it would have been best if the L2S spouse had applied for an EAD. But, for most L and E dependent spouses, there...
Answer An H1B change-of-employer petition ordinarily would not have any direct impact on a spouse's pending H-4 EAD. (14.Dec.2023)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 © 2023, MURTHY...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the H1B cap limit for fiscal year 2024 (FY24) has been reached. This applies to both the 65,000 regular H1B cap limit as well as the 20,000 advanced degree (masters) cap exemptions.The USCIS had to...
Answer Generally speaking, in order to be eligible for a new 6-year period of H1B time, the individual would need to be outside the U.S. for at least one year and then apply through the lottery again. Ordinarily, simply leaving the U.S. for one year or...
Answer Yes, in general, an H1B visa foil (or "stamp") remains valid, through the expiration date listed on the document. There typically is no need to apply for a new visa based solely on a move to a new employer, even if the prior employer withdrew...
On November 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) held a briefing, which included some updated information on the upcoming pilot program for domestic visa renewals. Per the DOS, the program, which will allow certain foreign nationals to renew visa foils (commonly referred to...
