AnswerNo, a person can only hold one nonimmigrant status at a time. (04.May.2015)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 © 2015,...
Answer H1Bs aren't actually transferred; it is a completely new filing. Thus, the two cases do not have to be similar. If the beneficiary qualifies for a different job than s/he has now, the new company can file the H1B case for the new job. It...
... she would like to take classes in a graduate program at my school. Is she allowed to enroll in an academic program of study? Answer Effective May 29, 2015, F-1 and M-1 student dependent family members in F-2 and M-2 statuses are eligible to enroll in...
Answer An I-485 generally can only be filed if the priority date is current. If the PD retrogresses before the I-485 is filed, the beneficiary must wait until it becomes current again. That being said, note that the beneficiary can file the I-485 directly, as opposed...
Answer It is not mandatory to withdraw one of the petitions. The USCIS is supposed to track these matters so that cap numbers aren't wasted, but it isn't entirely clear that they really can do so. In any event, as long as the petitions are not...
Answer It is ok to apply for jobs while an EAD application is pending, but work cannot start until the EAD is issued. (27.Apr.2015)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For...
Answer No. Green cards generally are based upon family or employment sponsorship. There are also certain humanitarian (e.g., asylum) categories, as well as the diversity lottery. But, length of time is not enough, other than something called 'registry,' which only applies if the person has been...
... in management to increase my chances for getting good employment options in the future. Am I able to take classes while on OPT? Answer Unfortunately, the answer to this question is not entirely clear. The most current guidance was issued by INS in the early 1990s....
Answer Yes, H1Bs are not actually transferred; so, a person can have multiple job changes based upon employer petitions. Or, there could be multiple H1B petition approvals, and the person just picks which job s/he wishes to take. Be careful with any contract signed with an...
Answer The information on the I-140 should be accurate. If one is married when it is filed, that should be included in the I-140. If one is single when it is filed, there does not need to be an I-140 update or amendment to reflect a...
