How does one get change of status?

You do not automatically revert to previous (H4) status through violation of current status. If you were employed (and paid) by the employer when...

Pending AP (I-131) renewal got approved when travel abroad and how this will affects previously issued and valid AP ?

The pending AP application will be denied with departure from the U.S. However, I believe that the current AP does not become void. You can apply...

Changed status from H4-EAD to H-1b. Can I move from H-1b to previous H4-EAD?

In my opinion (there is no right to wrong answer) the conservative legal approach is that the EAD expires when H4 status expires although there is...

Is my EB3 I140 valid if it was upgraded to EB2?

Both EB2 and EB3 I-140 approvals are valid unless revoked by the employer. However, the I-485 should be filed only with the appropriate I-140...

Can I shift my employer when my I-140 is in process?

There is no requirement to be currently employed by the employer filing an I-140 petition. However, the intention should be full-time "permanent"...

Accepting a payment from an employer while awaiting I129 adjudication

You are able to legally work for E2 under H1B portability provisions. Therefore, I do not see a problem with accepting the payment even though you...

H1b got denied, returned to India and travelled to US on F2 by taking a leave of absence, can my employer file h1b cap exempt ?

Any company can file an H1B petition for you in the future for the remaining period (2.5 years) and it will not be subject to the visa cap,...

Denial of the I-485 Green Card application followed by an approval of the I-130.

The I-130 approval is not void if I-485 was denied. However, another I-485 application package will need to be filed with the USCIS and there...

Can H1B trasfer and H1B extention go simultaneously

If Co. A is "destined" to get an RFE or denial, it is preferable that Co. B filed its H1B transfer petition prior to I-94 expiration date and while...

O1 status is still employer specific so I do not see a benefit to changing from H1B because if employment is "unauthorized" in H1B status it is...