Is there a grace period after 6-year H1B?

There is no statutory 10 day grace period. Any employment has to be authorized by USCIS. The only way to work beyond your initial 6 years would be...

Is my old 140 which I ported is still valid?

Porting the date of a previously approved I-140 to a new I-140 does not by terminate the case. If a valid offer of employment still exists between...

Q-Can immigration lawyer help to process the case file faster else how can the lawyer help ?

An experienced immigration attorney will know how properly prepare and file any petition. That experience in having previously filed similar cases,...

Is my wife able to remain in the USA based on a I-797 approval even though her visa has expired?

If the expired visa that you are referring to is the one in her passport, issued by a US Consulate, then she is fine to remain in the US until the...

I-140 Priority date porting to new employer good idea or not

Porting the date to a new petition does not result in cancellation of the previously approved petition. The only way that an approved petition is...

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Can I still use my maiden name when filing for my husband (spouse visa)

If you have retained your maiden name, which is not uncommon, then there should not be any issue filing for your spouse using your current name. ...

Is he safe to travel on Advance Parole. Will there be a problem with re-entry?

My simple answer would be to not travel until your spouse has his residency card in hand. I am not sure if you filed on your own or through an...

Do I need a letter from my Petitioner?

I would suggest taking a copy of your H4 petition that was submitted to USCIS, along with the supporting documentation. This way you can establish...

Can maiden name be restored after obtaining US citizenship or better to have it done before applying for same?

She can request the name change on the N-400 itself. She could also file for a name change prior to filing her N-400 if she did not want to wait....

You want to make sure that when the request to upgrade to premium processing was made, a copy of the receipt notice for your family's H4 petition...