If company A sponsored me for h1b and it got approved while I am on opt stem. You can maintain only one status in the U.S. at one time - either...

It's not that simple. Much depends on that the charges are? If it is a serious charge, you could downright be denied entry and you could have an...

Can I change my Visa J-2? It will depend on the job profile and your qualifications - educational and experience.

Q&A is not the forum where you seek legal counselling on pleas and such other options offered to you. Your criminal attorney should ask you to...

There is always the risk of interrogation when a person does not work for the company petitioning and seeking H-1B lottery for candidate.

The DSO will have to provide a written statement supporting the reinstatement. You may have other options to get back on status. Consult with an...

H-4 is not eligible to work unless GC is in the process and certain requirements are met. Best to look into other work visas.

The rule is to have worked for one full year out of past 3 years for related company before coming to the U.S.

If you maintained your status - credits et al and did not work without authorization, you should be fine with a brief travel abroad.

If H-1B was filed in your behalf, you should get a copy of it via FOIA. If you filed without attorney representation, then now be the time to seek...