h1b

Hi Rajeev Ji, My company completed the H1B petition on 30th June 2025. I have been waiting for 4 months on case updates. I/my company still dont have any correspondence from USCIS and the portal shows case as "Processing". Should I go ahead with a case inquiry in these times of uncertainity...

My i-94 validity date going to expire this Nov end. My employer can not submit extension petition to USCIS because it need new LCA and because of Govt shutdown this step is Paused. Now only option i can see here is to exit USA and enter USA to get i-94 validity date updated as per Visa end date...

Hi Rajiv ji, I transitioned to H1B visa yesterday. I’m planning to apply for a visa stamp early next year. I had a SEVIS termination in 2022 as I worked 54 days beyond my authorized CPT. I exited the USA 19 days after termination and re-entered the next day on a new I-20. Since then I’ve been...

Hi everyone, I was laid off on November 29, 2024, and with my 60-day grace period ending on January 29, 2025, I filed a change of status to B2 on January 28, 2025. I received an approval notice (I-797A) on April 4, 2025, with the validity ending on July 28, 2025. Since being laid off, I’ve had...

Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and wanted to start by saying thank you for having such a helpful space for those of us navigating the U.S. immigration process. I recently began my own immigration journey and I know that each person's experience can be very different. I’m really...

Case: On L1b In US. Canada PR holders. Country of Citizenship: India. H1b picked in this lottery and Approved Q1. Can I get my H1b Stampped from Canada and before 1st October, considering I have a PR card? Q2. After approval and stamp, will they cancel my L1b? Q3. If yes, I believe I cannot...

Hello Rajiv Sir, I wanted to know that I was laid off on my H1B and I am in my 60 day grace period. Seeing the current market condition in product management it is tough to secure a new job in 60 days. I would like to know what are my alternative options to legally stay in the US? If I convert...

Partner was on f1 stem opt, H1b got approved in 2024 (i797 in hand), was laid off after 2 months, switched to B2 after using 50 days on h1b grace period, but couldn’t find job in 6 months as well and had to go back before b2 expired. We got married, and now she got her h4 stamp in India as my...

Hi, I will be traveling to India for my H1B visa stamping through the dropbox process and I am meeting all eligibility criteria. I recently learned that the barcode on the DS-160 form must match the barcode on the appointment confirmation for entry to the dropbox submission. Since my original...

Hi Sir, I have been laid off on H1B visa. I am planning to file change of status to b1/b2 visa before 20 days of my grace period ending date. What are the challenges I can face in the process? Is it safe to apply for change of status in this current political environment? What are the chances...

I am on H1B and I lost my job. My 60 days grace period ends on 23rd March. My husband is on H1B (doesn't have i140 approved yet). To have a longer time to find a job I want to change my status to either H4 or B1. Wanted to know which option is better and how much time change of status would take...

Hi all, I had Dropbox in Nov 2024 and submitted passport. I got passport without visa stamping with 221(g). 221(g) requested to attend in-person interview and request W2, LCA, pay stubs, I-797. I wanted to provide you with an update regarding my visa interview with USCIS on Dec 23 2024. I went...

Hello, I am currently on F1 OPT and will soon be applying for STEM OPT. My OPT started on 19th Feb 2024. I work for a research organization and they would be able to apply for my H1B exempt once I am done with my application for STEM OPT. I graduated in December 2023 and already lost one...

I am planning to visit my home country (India) for first-time H1B visa stamping. While filling out the DS-160 form and Visa portal questions, I was confused about a few questions on previous passport and visa: “Has your visa ever been stolen?” “Has your visa ever been cancelled or revoked?”...

FAQs #Faq #sos Hi Rajiv Sir, In our earlier conversation from community conference you had mentioned that while I wait on my h1 221 g to be cleared (which I got for client letter) I can apply for h4 on my spouses h1 as a dependent. So I went ahead and filled out the ds 160 form for h4, but...

Hi Team/Rajiv, first time in this situation: Travel Dates to India: Departure: 23rd December 2024 Return: 7th January 2025 Here's what we have planned: New Employer will initiate my H1B transfer, with the hope that the transfer will be completed before my departure date to India on 23rd...

Greetings! I am eligible for drop box appointment for my H1B stamping. There is a typo in the petitioners name in all the documents like LCA, the i797 letter etc. I only noticed it after I got the approval notice. Its pretty minor (there's an extra "s" after one word). Will this cause...

Hello Sir, I am an Firmware employee in Canada (on a Work permit) holding a valid H1-B visa and approved i-140. I was holding off on applying the B2 visa as I was expecting my H-1B visa transfer to happen by this quarter. Due to the current circumstances at my company, the transfer seems to be...

I will be renewing my H1B. My I797A is valid until September 12, 2027, and my passport is expiring on March 29, 2027. Will I get the stamp on my passport until March 29, 2027, or until September 12, 2027? Will I face any issues during my interview if my I797A is valid longer than my passport?

Hi! My partner finished her Bachelors in the US and is currently on an H1B visa. She plans to do an MBA. If she pursues to do full time MBA, can she pause her h1b and pick it up after graduation with another employer? Is that a possibility? Does she have to convert back to F1 visa? Would she...