Laid off on H1B 2 wks ago. My severance includes 4 months insurance. If I take the plane ticket home will I lose the insurance?

There is an unofficial but customary 10-day period to depart the U.S. after termination of employment, and this period cannot be extended based on...

Can we file for H1B extension, one year after the PERM was filed? Note: PERM filed within less than 365 days for H1 expiry.

Based on pending PERM (it is OK if it is in audit or even under appeal if denied) for one year, your employer can file an H1B petition. If you are...

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H1b contract with company

If the employer was foolish enough to itemize all USCIS filing fees that must be reimbursed by the sponsored employee (esp. where your salary is...

H1B amendment required ?

An LCA must be filed. It should probably be certified as well by the Department of Labor even if the new worksite is within commuting distance. An...

Driving car while L1-B extn in process

You can drive any vehicle if you have an appropriate unexpired driver's license issued by the state of residence.

Do I need to go for a visa interview after H1 Transfer.

Enter with your current unexpired H1B visa and at the port of entry show your latest I-797 (H1B approval notice). Request that the I-94 issued to...

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Can i apply for my spouse fresh H4 visa ,during my H1b extension is in progress

Your spouse can apply for an H4 visa at a U.S. Consulate. The Consulate will issue her an H4 visa stamp that expires at the same time as your...

If my university applies for f1 visa from h4 then at the sametime any employer can file h1b visa from h4?

Yes, an application to change status from H4 to F1 can be filed (you file the COS application, not your university), and an H1B petition can be...

Moving from J-1 to H-1 or AOS marriage based?

It is prudent to maintain nonimmigrant status in the U.S. so that if there is a problem with the spousal sponsorship, you can still remain in the...

How soon can I apply GC after H1B?

Your employer can start the employer sponsorship process leading to a green card through the filing of PERM anytime. As this is an offer of...