I-140 approved, can Ds-2019 be extended?
It may be difficult to extend J status, since you are an intending immigrant.
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It may be difficult to extend J status, since you are an intending immigrant.
Possibly, but there is far more to the analysis than that.
You should discuss this important question with the Company's immigration attorney. The status of the previous I-140 may affect the validity...
Visas are available in that category for petitions filed in December 2001 and earlier at this point.
The USCIS could take an average of 4-6 months to process an L-1A petition.
The border patrol may have you flagged as an intending immigrant, which could pose a problem if you seek admission as a visitor in the future.
Discuss with your lawyer whether the cap-gap applies and what you must do to secure an EAD extension, if necessary.
It could take up to 6 months for an interview to be scheduled.
You should discuss with your attorney whether you are covered by the "cap-gap" measure.
If you are immigrating, the NVC correspondence should list any traveling family members. If you are adjusting status, the correspondence from the...