Work for new employer after receiving H1B transfer petition receipt vs H1B transfer approval

An H-1B worker can accept employment upon the filing by the prospective employer of a new H-1B petition on their behalf. In practice though, I...

The officer wrote I-329 advanced on the stamp at the time of entry? what does it mean? and what should she do?

I-327 Advised. This notation is a warning that CBP has determined that your wife may be spending too much time outside of the U.S. and that her...

If a cap exempt company files h1b on April 1 in any year, can the h1b be counted against the cap if selected in the lottery?

Cap exempt companies are not subject to the cap.

Reg: F1 to H1 (filled application)

USCIS announced May 4, 2015, that it has completed data entry of all fiscal year 2016 H-1B cap-subject petitions selected in the computer-generated...

What is my next action when I have 2 H1B Reciepts picked up at the same time?

Duplicate filings are prohibited and are rejected and returned. Since you have two receipts, I assume you have two separate H-1B employers each...

Advised by Avvo to look for experienced lawyer in (asylum law + Immigration Court cases). I will live in LA, CA.

You can also look on the American Immigration Lawyers Association website. www.aila.org.

I94 validation

The I-94 on your approval notice was issued by USCIS. The website shows admissions into and exits from the US and I-94s issued by CBP, a different...

Do I have to renew my visa?

The stamp was proof of your new LPR status while your green card was being made and mailed to you. Now you have your card, which can be used for...

I'm on H1B visa valid until May 2016. I-140 was approved. Can I travel internationally and come back when my I-485 is pending?

Typically, when an I-485 application to adjust status is filed, the applicant must first obtain advance parole before leaving the U.S. or the I-485...

The new “law” that you are referring to is a DHS Final Rule published on April 29th, which amended existing regulations under the Student Exchange...