Answer: In the example given, it should be possible to request more H1B time based upon an approved I-140 with an unavailable priority date. These cases are not filed against the cap and, thus, can have immediate start dates. With the dates given, there would be...
... of the petition my employer filed on my behalf. Unfortunately, the H1B petition was denied because of the lack of evidence about the employer / employee relationship. I would like to continue to maintain status in the U.S. What should I do to stay...
Answer: If the I-140 priority date is not current, it is possible to get three-year extensions beyond the six-year limit with ANY employer. Thus, if the new employer requests three years, and can show the USCIS that the employer-employee relationship will extend for that three year...
Answer: Yes, a person could get more than one three-year extension beyond the six-year H1B limit based on an approved I-140. As long as the priority date isn't current, a person could keep getting the three-year extensions. There is no legal limit to the number and...
Answer: The consequences occur if the employer DOES NOT notify the U.S. of the termination of employment or, in this case, the employee's rejection of the employment offer. The employer must effectuate a bona fide termination, so it must be clear that the individual is NOT...
Answer: This is potentially dangerous territory. The H-4 does not have to leave the U.S. each time the H-1 travels abroad for routine personal and business reasons. However, in order for the H-4 to be in status, the H-1 must also be in status, complying with...
... My I-20 form was valid for four years, which is the standard length of my academic program. In my second year of study, I decided to change my major to social work. My academic adviser told me that I would need to take several...
Answer: This depends upon the wording of the labor certification, as green cards are based upon future job offers to take effect upon approval of the GC. So, the expectation is that the individual will work in that job for a reasonable time after approval. Some...
Answer: H1Bs are not transferred from company to company. The answer to this question depends upon whether there is time left in the six years of H1 status allowed. It is not clear whether all or most of the 11 years in the US were in...
Answer: A person in H-1 status could convert to J-1 for a medical residency. The issue with the change to J-1 is that it does not have premium processing as an option. So, timing is an issue. If the program starts before the J-1 can be...
