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Current H1B (2nd Term) is expiring on Jan 2021. Due to recent layoff's company had to postpone filing of PERM to September 2020. No of months remaining on the first 6yrs of H1B : 5 months plus (90 days outside country). Can my company apply for H1 extension for the remainder 8 months so that...

Hello Rajiv Can you get paid for umpiring a cricket game while you are on H1 ? We have many cricket leagues in USA and some of them pay umpires ? Is there is anything called a hobby income ? Thanks

Hello Rajiv Can an employer retain the original I797 and give only a copy if the I797 to the employee ? If it is a Yes, then what are the ways to obtain a copy of original I797 ? Thanks

Hello Mr. Rajiv We had scheduled for my wife's H4 Visa interview sometime in April, however we decided to cancel the appointment since her employer had filed for her H1. We did cancel the appointment but we did not cancel the DS160. Now that she got her H1 Visa approved, we would like to go to...

Dear Rajiv Is there a rule that a person will have to go for a Visa interview instead of drop box if he has changed his employer, and the previous stamp expiration is less than a year. Thanks

Hello Rajiv Sir This is in continuation to the question asked on Feb 22 2018, Sorry I was not clear in my question 1. My wife is currently on H4 VISA w EAD. Her employer has planned to file for her H1. Can we go for H4 visa stamping on April 2nd while her employer has filed for her H1 on April...

Hello Rajiv Sir 1. My wife is currently on H4 VISA w EAD. Her employer has planned to file for her H1 in April 2018. Can we go for H4 visa stamping while we her employer has filed for H1 Visa ? 2. What will happen to her H4 Visa if her H1 is picked but rejected ? Can she continue to be on H4...

Hello Rajiv What will happen to H4 EAD's validity [valid until 2019], that was applied through Employer A, when principal H1 applicant transfers to Employer B ? Can the spouse continue to work until the EAD's expiry even if the principal H1 applicant has changed employers and the spouse has new...

Hello My friend has a start date of January 9th and his employer has filed for his H1B Visa transfer, now he got his receipt, can he start on an earlier date say like December 5th with the receipt notice. Added to that he has also expedited his H1B, what if he gets his H1B approved and the i94...

Dear Rajiv I got an approved I140. My H1 B is expiring on March 2017. I am trying to change jobs with-in my company. The job will be at least 51% same as my previous job. This is my understanding on what needs to be done: Change jobs, amend H1B and I will get H1 extension for 3 years then...

Dear Rajiv I will be getting my I140 in about a month. If I switch employers and refile for my PERM will I be able to port the priority date ?

1. Can I do group appointments for two different Visa Category ? For example (H1 visa for me and F1 visa for my spouse) 2. Can we travel to India while we are on OPT ? 3. Can you shift position with in your organization while they are filing for your GC Labor ?

Hello Rajiv, My wife started doing her MS while she was on H4 Visa and she completed 2 Semesters on H4 [2014, Sep - April]. Currently, we adjusted her immigration to F1 hoping that she can do her intern, starting this September 2015. Meanwhile, during the H4 - F1 transition period she...

Dear Rajiv This question is on behalf of a friend of mine. How does the priority dates for GC advance ? It seems like it is advancing month by month for EB3. Will the situation improve i.e. in terms of wait time.

Dear Rajiv This Question is regarding H1B Visa Stamping. 1. I heard that there is a change to the Visa Stamping Process, Can you please elaborate on that ?. Also it will help us if you can organize a special conference call for the new stamping process (if there is one). 2. Is it required to...

F1 Student Visa Dear Sir I have a question regarding F1 transfer. Currently I am arriving to USA on 1st Week of August to University 1. * I already have the F1 Visa for University 1 But I got admit to University 2, this is the university I personally prefer to go, since they had delayed...

Company A got Acquired by Company B Hi Rajiv I work for a company A and it got acquired by Company B. What will happen to my H1 sponsored by Company B. Company B is willing to keep me with the same role and title.

I am currently employed with a company A on a H1 visa and I am planning to start with Company B. I ve got the approval notice from USCIS for Company B. In the meanwhile can i work with Company A for a short time of 15 - 20 Days and join company B.

What is the procedure to do a H1 B transfer from company A to Company B ? Can i Work for Company B, while my case is still pending transfer ? I have a Valid Visa from Company A which expires 3 yrs from the date i obtained ? If i transfer to company B will i get a I797 A or I 797 B ?