H4 to H1 amendment Process

It would be helpful to know if you have previously held H-1B status. If not, even though the employer started the H-1B process in March 2013, the...

What's the procedure/requirement to transfer from J1 to H1 visa?

If your J-1 travel visa stamp in the passport and/or the DS-2019 indicates that you're subject to INA 212(e), you should consult a lawyer to...

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Time in H-4 status does not count towards time in H-1B status. Thus, where you and your spouse entered the U.S. in H-4 and H-1B, respectively, upon...

1 visa sponsorship

I answered a similar question before: http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/work-visa-sponsership-1133614.html#answer_2161401.

Green card processing with different employer

As my colleagues have noted, there are "max out" issues that require a consultation and a review of your specific circumstances. Depending on the...

Work visa sponsership

I agree with my colleagues. Note that time spent in H-4 status will not be counted towards the six-year H-1B limit. However, having an H-1B...

LA Eligibility

Generally, to obtain L-1A status, you would need one year of qualifying managerial experience for your U.S. company's overseas parent, branch,...