Answer Generally speaking, a person in H1B status should only work in a volunteer position if it is one that would ordinarily be filled by a volunteer. For instance, volunteering for a charity organization or to help at your child's school may be permissible. But, other...
Answer Yes, generally speaking, an H-4 EAD can be requested while an H1B amendment is in process. (07.Mar.2016)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...
Answer Unlike the H1B category, the L-1 category does not allow for extensions based upon a pending green card case. In these situations, it may be necessary to try to switch to a different status, such as H1B. (07.Mar.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...
Answer If these are prizes with little or no cash value (e.g., trophies), that would be fine. If there are actual prizes of value, the answer may depend on the situation. Before entering in the competition, you should speak with an immigration attorney to discuss the...
Answer No, the original I-140 approval notice is not needed for PD retention. Just reference the approved case receipt number information and include a copy of the approval, if available. The USCIS has all the information on the old case - they are the ones who...
Answer The H-4 EAD allows unrestricted employment authorization. So, one may work in virtually any type of position, including self-employment (e.g., managing rental properties). As for earnings from stock, if this were passive income (like dividends, capital gains, etc) from routine stock market investments, an EAD...
Answer It can be tried. There are technicalities that started causing some problems in situations such as this. But, we found strategies that have worked to allow the request for the unused remainder time, even years later. (29.Feb.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and...
Answer There is no minimum time period one has to wait to apply for an F-2 visa in this situation. The two categories have very different requirements and an L1B denial does not necessarily mean that one is ineligible for F-2. I would suggest getting some...
... I heard that there is expected to be a lottery again this year for H1B petitions that will be accepted for processing by USCIS. Will I be able to continue working past the expiration of my OPT? Does it depend on whether my H1B...
Answer It is possible for a person who has qualifications in more than one area to have H1Bs approved in different fields. H1B can be approved for concurrent employment, and more than one petition can be valid simultaneously. However, it would be best to go over...
