Answer It seems unlikely that an immigration officer would take issue with a person using the full 60-day grace period. (01.Jun.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright ©...
Answer No, this is not accurate. There is no new program that allows people to apply for a B-1/B-2 visa in order to apply for a job in the U.S. What you likely are referring to is an update from the USCIS regarding options for nonimmigrant...
Answer Many, if not most U.S. consular posts accept third-country national visa applicants. Some, however, do significantly limit which third-country nationals qualify. If a consular post has any restrictions on visa applications by third-country nationals, this information typically can be found on the consulate's website. (24.May.2023)Sheela...
Answer Unfortunately, in order to apply for an H-4 EAD, the individual normally must be physically in the United States when the application is filed. It is, however, typically possible to leave the U.S. while the EAD application is pending. (24.May.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
Answer A civil lawsuit generally would have no impact on a person's H1B status or green card application. (24.May.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2023, MURTHY...
Answer If there has been a material change to the nature of the position (as described on the ETA9089 form) that typically would require a new PERM labor certification and I-140 petition for that new position. Given that you have an approved I-140, however, you should...
Answer Assuming you are in your 60-day grace period, being laid off would generally not impact your ability to file your I-485 based on the I-130 petition filed by your husband. (16.May.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on...
Answer Unless the principal spouse is in valid H1B status, the dependent spouse typically cannot enter in H-4 status. (16.May.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2023,...
Answer Unfortunately, a PERM case that has only made it to the recruitment phase typically cannot be used as a basis for extending H1B status beyond the standard 6-year max. (11.May.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our...
Answer Generally speaking, it is permissible for an L-1 worker to be paid by the foreign entity rather than the petitioning entity in the United States. (11.May.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click...
