Can my employer request a change of status from F-1 to H1B while i'm still in school?

Probably need a little more information on this one. The employer probably is concerned with the H-1B cap, which makes the timing of getting an...

Because self-publication is not "employment," there is nothing about that activity that should create difficulty for you with respect to your H-1B...

Will texas law override the contract that require giving 30 days of work-separation notice ?

As a general rule, provisions requiring a specific amount of notice from an employee, or requiring the employee to work for a specific period of...

Do Texas companies have to tell you why they didn't offer you employment?

Under the FCRA, if they denied you employment based upon something that they discovered in a background check performed by a third party, they are...

The answers to your questions depend to a great extent on your fiance's current status. If she is in the U.S. in a valid status, then it would be...

Hi I am in OPT rightnow. I am trying to open a company with my partner who is green card holder. Can I work in my own company.

As I understand your question, this probably isn't a matter of extending your OPT. OPT is for a fixed period, and you cannot extend it beyond...

Deadline to file green card paperwork

There is no "official" time limitation. However, there are a few things you should consider. First, are you currently out of status? If so, you...

Is it allowed for an employer to ask an emploee to work 1 week for free?

Not since the Civil War. The Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as Texas state law, requires that you be paid at least the minimum wage for work...

In Texas, an employer does not have to have a reason for terminating your employment. Texas is an employment-at-will state, which means that...

Can I sue my employer for firing me 2 weeks before I give birth?

Under both federal and state law, employees are protected against discrimination based on pregnancy. However, it is not enough merely to...