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...
Answer A person is not considered to have been counted against the H1B cap based on an H1B petition that is selected in the lottery but never approved. Generally speaking, in that situation, the person would need to go through the lottery process again. (17.Apr.2017)In frequent...
Answer No. As of April 3, 2017, the USCIS is not accepting any new premium processing requests for H1B petitions. This applies even if the petition was filed before April 3rd. The USCIS expects to lift the premium processing restriction by no later than October 2017....
... I obtained an I-20 form and applied for change of status to F-1. My application is still pending. The program starts next week and my B-2 status will expire around the same time. What do I need to do to comply with immigration law...
Answer The wording of the January 2017 regulation appears to encompass both voluntary and involuntary termination of employment. So, one most likely would be eligible for the 60-day grace period. (10.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
Answer A person can only have one nonimmigrant status at any given time. (10.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 participation, click here.Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2017,...
Answer There is no family-based category for a lawful permanent resident to sponsor a sibling for a green card. A U.S. citizen may sponsor a sibling but, due to backlogs in this category, the process will likely take a minimum of ten years. (10.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions...
Answer The USCIS can inquire whether one has "lawfully" obtained permanent residence - in other words, whether there was any fraud or legal error during the green card process. In rare circumstances, such incidents can prevent naturalization, or even result in loss of one's GC status....
... When I received my degree, my school was accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency, but it later lost its accreditation. My employer wants to file my H1B petition for the October 1st start date. Can they file it under the master’s cap, or...
Answer Being a Canadian permanent resident generally would not have a direct impact on one's green card. However, there are actions one may take, such as primarily living and working outside the United States, that can lead to a green card being revoked. (03.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions...
