In theory yes, an H-1B holder who is a U.S. tax resident under the Substantial Presence Test can hold a passive minority interest in an S-Corp, but...

Once you exceed the 150-day STEM OPT unemployment limit, F-1 status is lost as a matter of law, even if SEVIS is not auto-terminated by your DSO....

Your name was almost certainly changed administratively based on your marriage certificate, not by judicial order, which is why there was no judge...

Basic research indicates that A California Penal Code 166(c)(1) conviction (contempt for violating a domestic violence protective order) can...

For an H-4 spouse, the EAD under (c)(26) is the only work authorization mechanism tied to H-4 status. There is no alternative pathway that lets a...

Right, you can legally file Form I-539 to extend or change to certain nonimmigrant statuses while your J-1 waiver is pending, but the 2 year HRR...

Under the current USCIS guidance implementing the September 19, 2025 Proclamation, yes, the $100,000 fee would very likely apply to your case if...

No, taking on part-time adjunct work in addition to your full-time H-1B employment does not cause loss of H-1B status, provided you continue to...

Two DUIs are a serious negative discretionary factor for an I-485 — they are not statutory bars to admissibility, but under the USCIS Policy...

Posting on X tagging USCIS or the Director is very unlikely to help your case and is not a recognized inquiry channel. With your 180-day automatic...