Answer The sixty-day deadline for comments was listed in a recent MurthyDotCom NewsBrief. Nothing can happen before then. After that, it depends upon whether any changes need to be made as the result of the comments - whether any issues are raised there that make the...
Answer The first 12 months of OPT does not require an e-verified company. It is the 17-month STEM extension that requires an e-verified company. So, if one has a qualifying STEM degree, s/he could apply for the extension if the employer becomes e-verified by the time...
Answer The H-4 is spouse / parent-specific, not company-specific. So, they don't HAVE to refile every time the H1B primary changes jobs. However, in many cases the H-4 extension is done as a matter of practice, to be careful, as it can be difficult to keep...
Answer The AC21 provisions for extensions are only for H1Bs. There is nothing like that for L1A/B - those categories are limited to the allowed 7- or 5-year periods. (09.Jun.2014)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer The OPT time does not work like H1B time. Unless the shortened use of OPT was planned, so that the I-20 supported only a partial timeframe, the OPT is 'use it or lose it.' (02.Jun.2014)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...
Answer The EAD provides unrestricted employment authorization. So, a person could use it to start a business and employ any other work-authorized person. Assuming the EAD is based upon an employment-based GC case, it is important to make sure there is a GC-qualifying job, so that...
Answer It is possible to request a change of status to F-2 from H1B. The request may or may not be granted because of immigrant intent, but it can be requested, and a person would be legally in the U.S. based upon such a filing. It...
Answer Normally, just filing an appeal or motion to reopen does NOT give status or permission to stay. If there is an I-290B, something has been denied. That "something" stays denied (with all the related consequences) unless the motion or appeal is successful. In a situation...
... My I-20 form was issued for 20 months, the duration of my program. I was so busy working on my thesis that I forgot to request an extension of my I-20 from my DSO. Is it too late to apply for an extension now? Answer A...
Answer You need to request that your DSO generate new I-20 forms for your spouse and child. The DSO will first update your SEVIS record with new financial information to include your spouse and child’s living expenses. Therefore, your financial obligation will be based on a...
