... This year, because there were more petitions filed than H1B visas available, USCIS announced that some of the properly filed petitions would be returned if they are not picked in a lottery. Unfortunately, USCIS has not issued a receipt for my employer's petition and...
Answer A request to change from a cap-exempt to cap-subject H1B would be an extension of status, not a change of status. However, in order to make that transition, it is usually necessary for there to be a cap number available. (05.May.2014)In frequent sessions of our...
Answer A person has authorization to work for the new employer based upon the filing of the case when going from H1B status to a new H1B position. However, in order for the new employer to complete the I-9 form for employment verification, the receipt notice...
Answer The answer to this depends upon how the PERM was prepared. If the intent was to work in one specific location, and the PERM lists the place of work as that one location, then the case is limited to that location. Changes in work location...
Answer In order to utilize cross chargeability, the couple has to be processing together. It may still be possible - either by processing both cases through the consulate for an immigrant visa, OR by having the spouse come as an H-4 and doing adjustment-of-status cases. It...
... and intend to continue working for my current employer on OPT. Since it normally takes up to 90 days for USCIS to approve OPT and to issue an employment authorization document (EAD), but I will be finishing up working on CPT next month, can...
Answer Yes, the priority date can be retained from an approved I-140 without having the actual approval notice. The USCIS has the information needed within its own records, since they are the ones that approved the first I-140. It is best if there is a receipt...
Answer No, that is not true! There was a time, many years ago, when AP was limited to emergency situations. You had to show life-and-death urgency. This eased over time and, now, it is routinely granted for I-485 applicants if they just ask. There are other...
Answer An adult U.S. citizen can file a GC case for a parent. However, even in this category, in order to adjust status, a person has to show that s/he entered legally. This category is very forgiving of overstays and various other immigration violations, but the...
Answer In order to qualify for the advanced-degree, or "master's" cap the degree must be from an accredited, nonprofit university. There is no specific requirement regarding online courses. The U.S. Department of Education has information on schools and accreditation. (28.Apr.2014)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela...
