Answer Leaving the United States generally would not cause one to lose a priority date. A U.S. company typically could file a new PERM and I-140 for the individual, and transfer the old priority date to the new I-140. (24.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela...
Answer A B visa ordinarily is not sponsored by an employer. With few exceptions, once it is issued, it may be used to request admission for business or pleasure. (24.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer If one in this situation is still being offered the same job by the I-140 sponsor, the case could be converted to "consular processing" by filing an I-824. One would apply for an immigrant visa at the U.S. consulate. (24.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat,...
Answer Generally, one could be sponsored for a change back to H1B at any time, assuming that one has H1B "time" remaining. (24.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on...
… However, when I first filed my application, there were fewer than 30 days between the end of my B-2 status and the F-1 program start date. Because the USCIS took several months to decide my case, my DSO deferred the admission start date to...
Answer The I-140 and associated priority date would not normally be affected by a change in nonimmigrant status. (17.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access...
Answer Generally speaking, one on F-1 cap gap may not continue to work beyond September 30th of that year until and unless the H1B change-of-status petition is approved. (17.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
Answer An H-4 EAD is tied to one's spouse being in valid H1B status; it is not tied to any particular employer. A move to a different company by the H1B spouse ordinarily would have no direct impact on the spouse's H-4 status or the EAD....
Answer Normally, one who has timely filed a change-of-status application is in a "period of authorized stay" until a decision is issued, regardless of how long it takes. (17.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
Answer The 60-day grace period would normally start on the date of termination. (10.Jul.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2017,...
