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19 Dec 2024

Increase of Automatic Extension Period for Certain EAD Renewals Made “Permanent”

On Tuesday, 10.Dec.2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule to permanently implement the rule that automatically extends the validity of certain employment authorization documents (EADs) based on a pending, timely filed application to extend employment authorization. The final rule will...

07:30 / Employment Based / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / USCIS News
18 Dec 2024

I have been in H1B status for nearly six years, and I have a PERM case filed by Company A that has been pending for more than 365 days. Can Company B file an H1B petition for me requesting status beyond six years using the PERM filed by Company A?

Answer Yes. Generally, any employer may file an H1B for you requesting status in 1-year increments as long as the PERM filed by the other company remains pending. (17.Dec.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...

07:45 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Worker
11 Dec 2024

I am currently in the U.S. in H1B status, but plan on traveling to India soon to apply for stamping. While filling out the DS-160 form, it asks for my address. Should I use my U.S. address or my address in India?

Answer If you are completing the DS-160 while in the U.S., you should use your U.S. address as your current address and your Indian address as the mailing address.If you are in India when filling the form, you can list your Indian address for both; or...

15:37 / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / Worker