Can a J-1 visa holder who already has full-filled two year residency requirement file a waiver to waive the requirement for J-2?

Even if J-1 has fulfilled the 2 yr home residency requirement, the J-2 must do so as well. See legal Opinion 90-17, Cook, Gen. Counsel, CO...

Does change in starting date require new USCIS petition?

I do not think the delay in the starting date is a material change in the H-1B approval which would require an amended petition. There really is...

Selected as the best answer

H1B Transfer or New H1B?

I agree with the other responses so far. USCIS may approve the H-1B but not the change of status (from old company to new company) which would...

Is there a premium processing for h1 to f4 change of status?

I agree with the other responders. The general rule is that if you are in a status, you can change to another status. As long as USCIS receives...

Airlines cannot book a ticket for me towards the US.

You may want to make contact with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as well. DHS has a Traveler Redress Inquiry Program that might shed...

Photo error notified by USCIS AFTER receiving approved OPT STEM extension. Expected timeline -New job on Horizon.

INFOPASS appointment to get temporary travel permission in my opinion is your only option and it will not necessarily be successful. Do it as soon...

My J1 visa will expire at 10/30/2015, but my DS-2019 ends at 12/31/2015. Should I apply for a new visa?

Agree with the previous answer. Normally a J visa is good for the length of the J program plus 30 days. So a more concise answer depends on the...

B1 visa holder can they stay here for 6 more months after staying here for 6 months and immediately returning with in 3 months.

I agree with one of the other answers. While it is possible that they could come back after such a short visit overseas, they will have to be very...

Would travelling to india for 8 months in order to take care of an ailing family member break the continuous residence in the US

My colleagues are being a bit kind. I do not believe that even a legitimate excuse like yours will result in USCIS waiving the continuity...

I am on OPT and will be getting STEM OPT until 2015. Can I still apply in 2015 for an H1B as I heard the limit has been reached?

You can apply again in April 2015 for a start date of 10/01/2015