19 Nov 2018

My passport expires in less than two years. If I apply for a visitor visa now, will it still be issued with a validity period of 10 years?

Answer One normally still could receive a full-validity-period visa, even if the passport expires in 2 years. (19.Nov.2018)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...

19 Nov 2018

I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and I am working in H1B as a mechanical engineer. I also have an MS in computer science. Could I change to an IT H1B job?

Answer One normally could apply for H1B status with any job for which one is qualified (assuming the position is a specialty occupation). (19.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...

12 Nov 2018

I recently quit my job on H1B and left the country immediately. How long is it recommend I wait before I apply for U.S. visitor visa?

Answer There is no minimum required wait time before applying for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa. The criteria considered by the consular officer is whether you can sufficiently demonstrate nonimmigrant intent and ties to your home country. (12.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...

12 Nov 2018

On the N-400 application, one of the questions asks whether I have ever been arrested, cited, or detained by law enforcement. Do I need to list a traffic citation, like a speeding ticket, even though I was not arrested?

Answer Question 23 of the N-400 asks for any citations. A speeding ticket is a citation, and therefore you should answer yes to the question. For question 29, which asks for details of any such citations, you should provide the details of the ticket/s. In addition,...