01 May 2017

I have an approved I-140 from my current employer. Do I need to remain with this company while waiting to get my green card? Or, can I work for a different company and then return to this employer once my green card is issued?

Answer An approved I-140 is technically always for future employment, meaning one can join the green card sponsor when the green card is approved, if the offered job is still available. (01.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...

28 Apr 2017

I am currently working in F-1 status on STEM OPT that will expire in late May. My employer filed my H1B petition for the start date of October 1st with a request for change of status to H1B for me. …

... If my petition is denied, will I still be able to transfer to another program to continue in F-1 status? Answer You should be eligible for the cap-gap benefit extending your F-1 status with employment authorization beyond the expiration of your STEM OPT and until September...

17 Apr 2017

Company B is sponsoring me for an H1B change of employer. I wish to remain with my present employer, Company A, until the petition is approved. Will the USCIS reveal to Company A that a change of employer petition was filed on my behalf?

Answer In general, the USCIS will not provide any information to Company A related to a petition filed by Company B. (17.Apr.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...

17 Apr 2017

I recently filed my N-400 application to become a U.S. citizen, but realized I forgot to include some information. Can I withdraw the application and then refile?

Answer It is generally possible to withdraw a pending N-400. However, forgotten information can oftentimes be corrected at the interview, so withdrawing would not normally be necessary. (17.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in...