Travel to my home country b/w H4 to H1 change of status. Is H1 status valid?.
Under the so called 'last action' rule, the H-1B may have been superseded by the H-4. Hence you are in H-4 status. Consult an attorney to explore...
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Under the so called 'last action' rule, the H-1B may have been superseded by the H-4. Hence you are in H-4 status. Consult an attorney to explore...
There are some complexities to your situation and so you should consult an immigration attorney in person, to discuss your options.
Go to the nearest CBP office (preferably at the port you entered the USA) and the deferred section will be able to help you out.
General processing times may be checked out at the USCIS website https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard/CaseStatus.do
One may extend an H-1B beyond the maximum permissible 6 years, if the PERM priority date is more than 1 year ago or the I-140 is approved. This...
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YOur situation is best addressed via an in person consultation with an attorney - particularly you need to understand what happens if MTR results...
The site that you access to check case status is not always updated and not always updated promptly either.
approved EAD allows for multiple employers, in general. You should consult an attorney for your specifics.
A petition is cap exempt if the beneficiary was previously accorded that status and has not used up the 6 years in H/L status.
There is no impact on either a pending I-485 or H1-B if you work on the basis of the H-1B & your spouse works on the basis of an EAD (I-485 based).