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  1. R

    H1b visa stamping in another country for 7th year H1b extension

    Hi, My H1B status reached the 6-year limit in March 2024. I returned to my home country, India, a month in February 2024, and as of today it has been 365 days since my Perm approval process began. I intend to apply for a 7th-year extension via premium processing this week. I also plan to travel...
  2. N

    F1 to H1B then to B2 and back to F1-CPT

    Hi, Greetings. I came to the USA in Aug 2019 on an F1 visa. I completed my MS and got placed through a contractor. In 2023, the contractor applied for my H1-B visa, which was approved in December 2023. However, in January 2024, I lost my job. As I couldn't find another job within the grace...
  3. Saiprasad.k

    As a H1B worker, can I work for a end client company owned by my spouse (H4 EAD)?

    I am a software developer and consultant on an H1B visa, employed by ABC, an IT consulting firm with annual revenue of 20 million dollars. My spouse, who is on an H4 EAD, owns 99% stock in thriving IT consulting company, PQR, with annual revenue of 3-4 million dollars. PQR is a Delaware LLC. I...
  4. G

    PERM Refile Concerns After Office Closure: Seeking Advice on Timeline and Process

    My PERM was filed in May 2023, but my employer recently closed the local office where I was based. Fortunately, my team and I have received an exception to work remotely. However, my company's immigration department says they will need to refile the PERM due to this change. My questions are...
  5. S

    Moving to India after approved I-140

    I need to relocate to India for family reasons. My I-140 has been approved, and my initial H1B visa is valid until August 2025. I would like to understand if there is any difference in moving to India before or after filing for my H1B extension? Additionally, is there a time limit within which I...
  6. A

    H1B Approved, starts Oct 1 2024. Currently on STEM Ext. expiring June 2025. Will I be able to travel internationally?

    I got approved for H1B this year. It starts Oct 1 2024. I am currently on Stem Ext OPT valid till June 2025. Is it possible to travel internationally between now and Dec 2024? I plan to get the H1B stamp in December 2024.
  7. A

    H4 EAD formed LLC, Concurrent H1B filling to Spouse, Spouse lays off from primary job

    If H4 with EAD has formed Corporation and LLC and is working for the company (drawing salary). Corporation has filed concurrent H1B for spouse and if Spouse loses primary first H1B job, what happens with H4 EAD owned companies? Can spouse still continue to work on concurrent H1B for LLC while...
  8. V

    Expired H1B - Automatic Revalidation for TD Visa

    Hi, I am an Indian citizen, my H1B visa expired in September 2023, and I filed for a change of status (I-539) for TD visa (my spouse is on TN visa). My spouse's TN visa is valid till Dec 2024. I got approval notice for my TD visa (I-797A). Now If I go to Canada for 3 days, can I use the...
  9. ig15

    F1 COS to H1-B COS to H4 again to F-1. Do I need to go through the H1-B lottery again?

    Hi I want some help with my situation. Situation- I came to do a Master's in STEM-designated program, used only a 9-month OPT, and got picked up in the H1-B lottery, I-94 November 2020, valid till October 2023. But I left my job in 2022, so my H1-B got revoked, and I did COS to H4 and moved...
  10. V

    Impact on H1-B and H4 after getting EAD from approved I485

    I am on H1-B visa and my wife is on H4 Visa, stamped in our passport, validity till Jan 2026. We got our EAD after our I485 approval. I am using my H1-B visa for my Job and My wife started working after getting EAD and using EAD(from I485) for job. Does it mean. She lost her H4 visa and...
  11. R

    Few queries related to I-140

    Scenario 1: Context: I have an approved I-140 (EB2 category, with Priority date Jan 2016) based on my earlier H1B Visa with my previous employer A and its not revoked. Right now I am in India and joined employer B. Question 1: Can employer B process Cap-Exempt H1B visa based on approved I-140...
  12. D

    US visa scheduling website is not accepting my DS 160 confirmation number

    Hi, When I enter DS160 confirmation number in the usvisascheduling website, I get the following error message : 'DS-160 format is not recognized. It should be 'AA005', 'AA006', 'AA007', 'AA008', 'AA009', 'AA00A', 'AA00B', or 'AA00C' followed by 5 characters.' My DS160 confirmation number...
  13. usern777

    H1B visa - Chance for RFE2?

    Hello, My COS from F1- H1B was filed in Oct,2023. I was laid off 2 weeks after I filed. I just received an RFE regarding my F1 visa category. I don't know if I will get a second RFE concerning my EVC relationship, which now I currently do not hold since I was laid off. My attorney is saying...
  14. kvishal92

    H1B and H4 dropbox appointment

    My wife and I have a Visa appointment (OFC appointment) at Chennai VAC. I am on H1B visa and my wife is on H4 visa. We are eligible for dropbox appointment. It's been a while since we created the appointment request and don’t recall if we had applied for the interview waiver. Can you please...
  15. aj9487

    H1B Renewal application got RFE

    Hello all, I was working on the H1B visa for 3 years in a city for my employer. They offered remote work and moved the company to another city last year. When they filed for my renewal this year, the LCA which they used, suggested my work location to be in the new city where the company was...
  16. hakgrig98

    Looking for Software Engineer job

    Hi everyone, My name is Grigor , I am senior software engineer located in Armenia. Looking for opportunity for work in US with H1B visa. Attaching resume
  17. harshal225

    Employment Contract Bond Till visa expires - 3 Years

    Hi Rajiv Sir, Actually, currently, I am working in India for USA based company which having a presence in India also, but last year I got an offer from Canada so I resigned from my current company but current company asked me to stay here and they will file h1b for me, and I stayed in the same...
  18. harshal225

    Employment Contract Bond Till visa expires - 3 Years

    Hi Rajiv Sir, Actually, currently, I am working in India for USA based company which having a presence in India also, but last year I got an offer from Canada so I resigned from my current company but current company asked me to stay here and they will file h1b for me, and I stayed in the same...
  19. sgarg60

    I got a new employer pn H1b but my current employer is not providing me paystubs so how to proceed with new employer?

    Hello, I got my H1B approved by a consultancy this year and once my h1b approved, I started looking for C2C projects. My employer has not helped me to put into a job at all. I found out a new employer for myself and now they are asking for paystubs for visa transfer. I asked my employer for pay...
  20. tr085671

    URGENT QUIT PhD!!!! Please Respond

    Dear All, I am currently hold a F1 visa and am enrolled in a PhD program, finished 2 years. I want to discontinue PhD and work on an H1B visa. I have a MS degree from a US University and had used up the OPT period in the past. My questions are as follows: --What are my options as...
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