The Premium Processing Program provides the following service at an additional fee of $1,000 payable to Immigration & Naturalization Service :
- The INS guarantees a response within 15 calendar days from the date of receipt.
- If no response is received from the INS within 15 days, the...
H-4 validity
The status of the H-4 visa holder is dependent on the status of the principal H-1 holder. In order to be in status the dependent must have a vallid I-94 at all times.
Persons who are out of status at the time of filling for an extension, will not have their applications...
Work for 2 employers on H-1B
H-1B nonimmigrant workers may be employed by several employers concurrently. Please note, if you are in H-1B status with one employer, and want to continue working for this employer, while commencing new employment for a second employer simultaneously, the second...
Travel while H-1 is pending
You can continue to work when you return. But, it is not advisable to travel when you have a petition pending with INS, because when you travel abroad two things change which alter the facts stated to INS in the H-1 petition. One, the date of your last arrival into...
F1 to H1B Mexico
Please keep in mind that third countries are not obligated to issue the visa. If the third country denies you your visa, and you do not have a valid visa in your passport, you will not be allowed to re-enter the US, which means that you will have to return to your home country...
H-1 stamping in Canada/Mexico
Please keep in mind that 3rd countries are not obligated to issue the visa. If the 3rd country denies you your visa, and you do not have a valid visa in your passport, you will not be able to re-enter the US.
The information for visit to Canada or Mexico for...
L-1A to H-1B possibility
Yes, it is possible to change your status from L-1A to H-1B. The regular processing of this type of case can take 4 to 6 months, and the premium processing can be done within 15 days from the day of receipt of the application by INS. It is possible to file for...
Supporting doc's for L-2 EAD
You need to supply the following supporting documentation : copies of both your and your spouse's I-94's, copy of your marriage certificate, copy of L-1 spouse's I-797 (L-1 approval notice)
H-1B 6 yrs expiring
A. Go to the following website, you will find valuable information regarding US Consulates : www.travel.state.gov
B. It should not be a problem for your future wife to get her H-4 stamped in her passport once you are married, although nothing can be guaranteed.
H-1B - transfer and extension
Having a transfer and an extension pending simultaneously should present no problem. Good luck!
PS : You are fortunate two companies want you in this economy.
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Change of status from H-1B to H-4
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H-1B status question
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Education equivalency report
Please note, this advice is generic, please contact a specific lawyer.
Degrees from outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by a degree evaluation service. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine the American equivalent, which is not always apparent from the...
Degree Equivalency Evaluation
Yes, having a bachelor\'s degree equivalent to US standards is a requirement from the INS regarding H-1B visas.
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7th year extension - Reply to GC1
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