Can I work on contract/hourly basis with different companies if I am on H-1B?

A concurrent H-1B petition would be a good solution to allow you to work for an additional company. An H-1B petition may be filed for part-time...

What is the 240 day rule on H1B visa and how does it affect the work status?

The ever-worsening back-log in the processing of H-1B petitions is ascribed to the new regulations calling for H-1B employers to file an amendment...

Will me and my spouse be out of status while my I-140 (extraordinary ability) is pending and I have not filed I-485?

Unfortunately the filing of an I-140 does not extend your lawful status in the United States and it was an error to let your B-1 status lapse. Your...

Do I need to carry my passport close to border?

Based on USCIS guidance, all permanent residents age 18 or older are required to have a valid green card in their possession at all times. I am not...

How do we go about marriage proc. and change of immigrant status without her having 2 go back since she actually entered legally

Your girlfriend should consult with a reputable immigration attorney to understand why she was misguided by her previous counsel. Would she have...

Can I travel with OPT/EAD card while my H1B application is pending

You may be allowed to re-enter. However, if your H-1B petition is filed as a request to change status and you travel outside of the US while it is...

Was her last visit in the US the last in her lifetime or can she get another Visa??

Nonimmigrants who receive Medicaid in the United States may have their visas revoked, this is a known practice. In some cases CBP may also order...

How can I bring my wife to visit me in the US, before I ship to Basic Training? Can she possibly get a B-1/B-2 visa? F-1?

Speak with an immigration attorney to discuss the options. I would also like to correct one of the points in your scenario: you cannot apply for a...

Unauthorized employment while in F-1 status is a violation of status. Intentional non-payment of taxes that a person knows are lawfully due may...

GC under VAWA for 5yrs .now what shoud applicant write in Eligibility question No. 1 on N400 application form

If you are over 18 and have been a Permanent Resident of the United States for at least 5 years, mark box 1 in Part 1 on the N-400. USCIS forms can...