H1 Transfer process

A successor-in-interest situation may require an amended H1B petition, but this is case-specific and will probably not require an amended H1B...

Change of staus from b1/b2 visitor to f1 visa

It will take a few months for approval of the change of status application, but you can remain legally in the U.S. upon its filing prior to the...

Did I accrue unlawful presence and am I subject to the 10 year bar as a result?

You can assume that your I-485 has been denied, and further that you will not be able to adjust status in the U.S. if the priority date of either...

If I get married, can I apply for a green card at the same time my boyfriend is applying for his citizenship?

The I-130 immigrant petition can be filed upon marriage, but the tradeoff is that F1 student status does not allow for an intention to immigrate to...

My B-1 visa ended on 03/20/2013. My H-1B visa started on 10/01/2013. Did I maintain my immigration status in this period?

You are confusing visa with nonimmigrant status. The I-94 expiration date determines status. If the H1B approval notice (I-797) did not state...

I leave my job in April 2014. My l1a visa is valid till 2015. Do I get some min days before I need to leave USA?

You will be in unauthorized status if your employment is terminated for any reason. The distinctions between visa expiration date, I-797 expiration...

What is the way to stay legally in America?

Divorce or annulment prior to I-485 approval will result in being removable from the U.S. if you are not in valid nonimmigrant status.

Is it unusual for a service center to ask for additional information or evidence for a petition for a spouse filed April 8, 2013

It is not unusual, esp. if you filed it on your own with easily avoidable errors. For an I-130 petition it is common to be issued an RFE to...

H1b applicants file for extension while waiting for GC and continue to stay and work in US. Is this case similar for L1B visa ?

Extension of status beyond the aggregate limit for a visa class based on a timely filed PERM application, or I-140 approval, is applicable only to...

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Work Visa for housekeeper

Practically speaking employer sponsorship is usually not worthwhile for this occupation, esp. if the beneficiary is not present in the U.S. already...