10 Aug 2015

My wife and I are in H1B status and we recently had a child born in the U.S. Since he is a U.S. citizen, can we obtain any immigration benefits through our child?

Answer Not likely until the child reaches 21. At 21, a USC child could sponsor his/her parents for their green cards. Beyond that, there are limited situations in immigration law in which a child under 21 can assist with immigration issues. (e.g., Waiver or other extraordinary...

27 Jul 2015

My case was selected in this year’s H1B lottery. Is it possible to transfer to a different H1B employer without ever joining the company that sponsored my initial petition?

Answer Yes, this potentially is possible. But, this should be discussed with an attorney during a consultation. There are some strategies that we use in these cases, as this situation arises every year. (27.Jul.2015)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...