The H-1B visa is not an immigrant visa--meaning it does not lead to Lawful Permanent Residency (LRP Card or Green Card). There are multiple...

My I-94 is expiring in November of this year but my work ends in October will I be able to extend my I-94?

What is your current status? You indicate that your I-94 will be expiring in November. Knowing the basis for your work authorization and your...

Prevailing wage for Green Card

The petitioning emplolyer must be able to demonstrate its "ability to pay" the proffered wage starting from the priority date (filing of the...

H1B new petition required ?

Where both petitions for full-time employment? It is possible for an H-1B visa holder to have concurrent employment with more than one H-1B visa...

An H-1B employer cannot include a clause in the H-1B "application" that would prevent the employee from working for a different H-1B employer in...

Switching from H4EAD to H1B is safer option?

Please consider reading the proposed H-1B program modifications carefully. The reporting on this proposed bill has been extremely misleading. Be...

Can we change my status from F2 to F1 and my husband from F1 to F2 at the same time?

As colleagues have noted, first you must be in F-1 status. If you both want to remain in the U.S., you will need your F-1, I-20 and he will need...

Application for EB2 NIW

In addition to my colleagues' advice, I would recommend that you have an immigration attorney review the strength of your NIW case. Having a Ph.D...

Working on your B2 visa

If you are in B-2 (tourist visa) status, any employment is unauthorized. Were a U.S. employer to hire someone in B-2 status, the employer would be...

Can my employer rehire me immediately, or do they have to file a new H1B petition on my behalf?

Your employer would need to file an amended/new petition. If it was a cap subject H-1B, the good news is that you have already been counted against...