Answer Yes, the extensions often do contain the same I-94 number as the earlier approvals. As long as the start and end dates are correct, it is generally fine. (14.Jul.2014)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer If you do not leave the U.S. before October 1st, your spouse will only be able to apply for the H-4 visa when your status changes from F-1 to H1B. If you decide to travel before October 1st, you will need an H1B visa to...
Answer Priority date retention happens at the I-140 stage. Requesting retention of a priority date does not void or otherwise invalidate the original I-140's PERM application. If company A chooses not to withdraw the I-140, it continues to remain valid for immigration purposes, even if that...
Answer The I-140 petition is specific to the job offer, as described on the underlying labor certification. The case, at this stage, is job specific and employer specific. In order to proceed with a green card case for a position as an engineer, it would be...
Answer If an individual has a master's degree from an accredited, not-for-profit U.S. university, that information is included with the H1B petition, and the case can be filed against the advanced-degree (or "master's") cap. However, it is important to verify that the master's degree is from...
Answer Your question, technically is not an immigration question. The USCIS only controls your ability to live and work in the U.S. If you are outside the U.S. then you do not fall under their authority. Your question is more of a tax and corporate policy...
Answer It is best to discuss these issues in detail with the DSO to make sure that everything is in order with CPT. But, if this is all the same course of study, then the change in university does not change the CPT eligibility. (30.Jun.2014)In frequent...
Answer No, it is not necessary to leave the U.S. and get "stamped" simply because one is changing from H1B cap-exempt to H1B cap-subject. As long as valid status has been maintained and the cap-subject H1B has an I-94, there should not be a need to...
Answer It would be best to have a consultation to go over the details; but it potentially would be possible to change jobs. If there is proof of the PERM filing, the new employer could request the rest of the six years of H1B time, plus...
Answer Yes, two employers can have PERM cases filed for the same person at the same time. The restriction is on the same employer filing two PERMs for the same person at the same time. (30.Jun.2014)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...
