There is no obligation to disclose the relationship unless you are looking to have that person gain a benefit "derivative status" (like H4, L2)...

I think you are right to ensure that you are in compliance. It's a tricky area and you may not know everything that was in your H1B paperwork...

You are correct in all of your statements. And there are several ways she can ultimately work, but which is better will depend on her unique...

How long can I stay if a change of status (COS) from H1B to B2 is under process?

I do not disagree with any of the answers above but it's an important question and we may not have all the facts. For instance, what reason did...

I agree with the above two answers so long as your involvement remains passive. For instance, if you had several rental units and you spent some...

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Can I change job with i140 NIW approval while I485 pending?

Congrats on your NIW approval. Using an EAD tied to your F1 status (including STEM OPT) can be a little tricky once you have filed the I-485...

I agree that you are able to use the EAD gained from the I485 Adjustment of Status filing to get a new job. Keep in mind that many attorneys feel...

If your first J1 was not subject, then you have no bar to getting a new visa, so yes that is positive. As another attorney mentioned, you are not...

Can my company sponsor Green Card with my situation?

It's possible to start it when a student, but if you don't have a STEM extension on the OPT, then you would not likely have enough time to complete...

I think you need to sit down with an attorney experienced in J1 issues. They will look at the program information to advise you on this. You...