The Murthy Law Firm receives a number of inquiries from foreign nationals whose visa foils ("stamps") have been revoked by a U.S. consulate following a conviction, or even just an arrest, for driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), or a related criminal...
Answer If a person wishes to enter using an unexpired H1B visa, there must also be a valid H1B petition and a corresponding H1B job. The visa, even though unexpired, is only appropriate if one is properly eligible to enter as an H-1 - which means...
Answer No, there is no such requirement for permanent residents. In fact, technically, GC holders aren't supposed to have to show a passport when returning to the United States. But, obviously, that is not a good idea ...
Under a deadline set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), as of November 25, 2015, all passports are required to meet machine-readable standards. Foreign governments are not required to accept passports that do not meet these standards. This includes Indian passports issued with validity...
Answer It is possible to file an H1B petition for a person who is abroad, but it would have to be filed for consular processing - meaning that changing to H1B status would require getting an H1B visa "stamp" at the consulate and entering in that...
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has several options for travelers to provide feedback, compliments, and/or complaints about the agency's employees. If a problem arises with a CBP officer, there are mechanisms for reporting the problem in person to a supervisor, as well as...
Answer It is typically best to try to stay on H1B, but this is not a one-dimensional issue. There can be risks in applying for H1B visas, and situations where it is less risky to use the AP for travel because of visa concerns. (04.Jan.2016)In frequent...
Answer It is permissible to travel with an amendment pending. If there is a valid H1B visa 'stamp' and approved petition for reentry, this typically is sufficient. It may be best to have the amendment receipt notice, in case of any questions. If the amendment is...
In response to the recent attacks in Paris by ISIS operatives, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to tighten the visa waiver program that allows travel to the United States by citizens from 38 nations. Passed by an overwhelming margin of 407 to 19, with...
Answer People are allowed to travel on H1B, H-4, L-1, or L-2 (as well as advance parole) without disrupting the pending I-485. If any other status is held, travel should wait for the AP. (16.Nov.2015)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
