Travel outside US after submitting the application to convert to a different visa status

I agree with my colleagues. Your H1B petition should still be approved on its merits, but change of status will be denied if you travel while it is...

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L1 rejection and H4 application

If your spouse is currently in the U.S. in H4 status, she will maintain this status if her employer's L1 petition is denied, assuming that you are...

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What is considered employment out of the US for one continuous year abroad?

You will still maintain L1 status even if you spend considerable time abroad, and even if the salary stated in the L1 petition is being paid by the...

Can a negative I-485 decision nullify an approved I-140 petition in a joint filing under EB1?

Your I-485 will be denied as you did not have an advance parole document when you traveled outside the U.S. without valid L1 status. However,...

Can I stay after my I-94 expiry but with the H1-B VISA Extension filed? Still Receipt no not received from USCIS

The employer will receive the receipt notice about 2 weeks after filing. Check with the employer, but you can remain legally in the U.S. if the H1B...

H4 to H1 (COS) Cap exempt

When the employer's H1B petition is approved by the USCIS granting change of status, you can be employed per the validity date stated on the H1B...

Change of status from h4 to h1 using an approved petetion filed from India for the same employer

If your husband is not in the U.S. on the day that the H1B petition is filed with the USCIS, and continues to remain in the U.S. as well until a...

For L-1A visa type, does your future job in US be managerial or executive or your future AND current job has to be managerial

The L1A petition is filed by the U.S. company in a qualifying relationship with the foreign company. You must currently be employed in a...

What are the forms I need to fill out

Don't forget the affidavit of support, biographic questionnaire, employment authorization and advance parole document applications but only if...

Can I get my green card with a medical issue i've had in the past?

The civil surgeon designated by the USCIS to conduct the medical exam will determine if this is a communicable disease of public health...