Answer Yes, it is possible to have two full-time concurrent H1Bs, if a person can manage to hold down two full-time jobs. Naturally, each employer must file an H1B petition. (25.Aug.2014)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
Answer A person in H-4 status is NOT allowed to work. Without work authorization, one cannot open, run, or manage a company. One can passively invest money in any company or investment of his/her choice, but a non-work authorized person cannot run a company. (25.Aug.2014)In frequent...
Answer This should be discussed in a consultation with an attorney, as the clear answer is maybe. It is often possible to avoid needing a cap number when there has been a prior H1B approval, even if the person never worked for that employer. But, there...
... I would like to take some time off and travel around the U.S. for a month. Is there any problem with this? Answer During the cap gap OPT extension, you continue to be subject to the maximum unemployment limit of 90 days. Since you already have...
Answer The L-2 status will be lost once the H1B is effective on October 1st. In order to change status, a person must be in status at the time of filing. Thus, the request to change status must be filed (received by the USCIS) before October...
Answer An H1B petition could be filed by a new employer even after the prior H1B and I-94 have expired. There may be a status issue and such a case would usually only be eligible for approval for consular processing. (18.Aug.2014)In frequent sessions of our Chat,...
Answer H-4 status is not company-specific. So, it is not necessary to file an I-539 for the H-4 every time the H1B primary changes jobs. It is just necessary to make sure that the I-539 is filed before the H-4 status / I-94 expires. (18.Aug.2014)In frequent...
Answer If the I-140 has been approved through the old employer and it hasn't been revoked, the H1B could be extended on that basis with the current employer. Otherwise, if there is no way to remain in the U.S. (no recapture time, no status through a...
... I would like to continue to maintain my F-1 status. Can I go back to school to do it? Answer Once your H1B petition is withdrawn, you have 10 additional days of employment authorization and 60 days of grace period. As long as you complete your...
AnswerGenerally, when an employee leaves the company, the employer is supposed to withdraw the H1B in order to end the LCA obligations. If the employer has withdrawn the H1B petition, a new one would need to be filed in order for a prior employee to...
