3 years H1b extension beyond the 6th year and when can I safely change my employer?

An H1B petition can be filed requesting extension of status beyond 6 years in 3 year increments based on I-140 approval (and only in 1 year...

Hi, I am working for employer B . But just got an email from my previous employer A that my perm was approved and should they

The employer can file its I-140 petition based on certified PERM if it believes that it will employ you on an indefinite basis in the future, i.e.,...

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Green Card for L1A Visa Holders

Your employer will file its I-140 petition in the EB1c category. The I-485 package (including the EAD application) is signed by the applicant and...

Employer applied LCA in November 2013 and it is not used. Can we use it now i.e feb 2014 for new H1B transfer?

Yes, if the certified LCA has not been filed earlier with an H1B petition, it remains valid. The H1B petition should not deviate from the job...

H1B expires July, will leave US by then. Is my B1/B2 issued 2005, exp 10/27/15 still valid? Need to use it in Aug for transit on

Yes, the unexpired B1/B2 visa remains valid. Be prepared to explain at the port-of-entry about the purpose and anticipated duration of your visit.

Can a company that only has US independent contractors sponsor an H-1B resident alien as an employee?

An H1B employer does not need a minimum number of employees or revenue to file an H1B petition, but it must be viable enough to pay the offered...

In general, the itinerary must be provided with the H1B petition filed by an employer for an employee who is expected to provide off-site client...

L1-B max out on May-2014 and only I-140 done for PERM (Green Card) application.

The PERM process which leads to a green card is independent of current employment or current nonimmigrant status in the U.S. or even presence in...

Withdrawal of H1B Petition

No, the H1B employer is not required to withdraw/revoke an H1B petition. However, in most cases the employer will withdraw/revoke it if the...

L1 to H1B Visa Transfer

If your employer's H1B petition is denied, but you continue to maintain L1A status, there is no impact from the denial. The L1A employer will not...