I am on a valid H1B, can I work remotely if I move and is a new LCA necessary?
Hello: The LCA is location dependant. You need to work at the specified and approved location, or you need to file an amendment H-1B petition.
Long Beach, CA
Immigration Lawyer at Long Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum
Hello: The LCA is location dependant. You need to work at the specified and approved location, or you need to file an amendment H-1B petition.
Hello: The reason for the denial seems to be there was insufficient evidence of intent to return to the home country.
Hello: The question is whether you are actually in status and able to file for a change of status from F-2 to J-1. If there are no status...
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Hello: It is not possible to speed up the process, but rather, to have it done correctly so it is not returned and has a higher chance of success.
Hello": Declarations, work records, rent records, etc.
Hello: Since you would most likely not be subject to the 3/10 year bar, you could leave and get the J-1 Visa issued at the Consulate.
Hello: If they are taking too long, you may be able to do a Writ of Mandamus.
Hello: That is not likely. However, you could try and let the officer know exactly what the reasons are and apply for the B1.
Hello:" She cannot come here on a B2 or Visa Waiver with the 'intention to get the Green Card' and then apply for adjustment. That is fraud.
Hello: They should be the same. However, if they are not, you can submit evidence as to why they are different.