Answer Generally speaking, consulates will accept a visa 'stamp' application up to 90 days prior to the start date listed on the approved H1B petition. (22.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time....
... of a nonimmigrant visa. I plan to travel home next month to visit my family. My visa stamp does not expire until next year. Can I use my visa to return to the U.S.? Answer An alcohol related arrest can result in a prudential revocation of...
Answer Unless the case is approved before the end of May 2017 (i.e. before the retrogressed dates go into effect), then yes, it will cause a delay. The GC could not be approved until the priority date is current again, which should occur in October 2017....
Answer No, one in this situation can normally travel with both passports, and then present both the valid passport and the expired passport with the valid U.S. visa stamp. (15.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer In most situations, simple traffic violations would not prevent an H1B renewal or GC case from being approved. (15.May.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...
Answer The underlying law is unchanged. However, USCIS interpretations do vary over time. These interpretations did become stricter within the past 10 years, but have been relatively stable recently. (15.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
... Because of the pending H1B petition, my SEVIS record was automatically updated showing a cap-gap period until Sep 30th. I would like to apply for the 24-month OPT STEM extension, just in case my H1B petition will not be approved. Can I do that? Answer According...
Attorney In general, one in this situation is cap exempt, unless the H1B was revoked by the USCIS for fraud or misrepresentation. (08.May.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...
Answer Volunteer work may be acceptable for the initial 12-month OPT period, but is not acceptable for the STEM OPT extension. (08.May.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...
Answer No, generally speaking, a priority date cannot be transferred from one spouse to the other. (08.May.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...
