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    H1b to F1 at the consular process

    Hi all, I wonder if there are anyone went through H1b to F1 visa process I am on a H1b since 2018 October. I did not fill the immigrant petition. I want to change my status H1b to F1 at the end of July. I am going back to my country, S.Korea, for the student visa interview. I am not sure I need...
  2. M

    With a pending H1B, would it be possible to start work with TN in August and change to H1B status in October?

    Hi everyone, I am a fresh graduate (Canadian citizen) who was selected in the H1B lottery for FY 2020. I am currently based outside of the US, but my official start date is August 2019. Under this situation, would it be possible to begin my employment with the TN status in August, and then in...
  3. D

    Current Graduate Student - Expired Visa and New Passport

    I had to get my new passport mailed to me from my country thus there is no record in my I-94 on the details on this existing passport. My F-1 visa is expired however I am still a Graduate student and is graduating on August 1st from my university. A company has submitted an H1B application on my...
  4. D

    Current Graduate Student - New Passport and an Expirered F-1 Visa

    I had to get my new passport mailed to me from my country thus there is no record in my I-94 on the details on this existing passport. My F-1 visa is expired however I am still a Graduate student and is graduating on August 1st from my university. A company has submitted an H1B application on my...
  5. H

    Need any advice ASAP

    Hi, A friend of mine is convicted for Class 1 misdemeanor (reckless driving). He is on this H1B and currently serving jail time of 4 days. His license in suspension for 6 months. Driving again is least or not at all important. He has no previous issues on record. We want to find out what should...
  6. P

    H1B to L1A COS

    Hi, I have a valid H1B Visa till August 2020, My port of entry to USA was October2018 and I have been working here for the past 5 months and I was intended to travel back to India end of 2019. Due to unforeseen circumstances, My employer is willing to convert my H1B to L1A, since I have been...
  7. K

    H1B Filing Employer change

    Scenario: I am on currently on OPT and working for company A, however due to some policy change my current company (A) cannot file H1B. However, they have connections with another company B which is ready to file my H1B and LCA. And if approved in December Question: Will there be an issue if...
  8. I

    travelling outside US after 131 and before 485 approval

    My situation: - On my 485 interview, I was told I could get a notice in 2 weeks to redo medicals but it's been 2 months and I haven't gotten anything. So, there is a possibility that 485 could be approved or they need some more input from me. - In the meantime I have to travel outside of US to...
  9. B

    L1 to H1 6 years reset?

    L1 To H1 Reset? L1B --> April 2011 to May 2014 H1B Filed --> Apirl 2015 (11 months After Departure) H1B Admission Date --> Apil 2016 into USA . Do I get 6 years on H1B or will my L1 stay is also counted towards 6 years? if you say L1 stay is counted. at the time of filing my H1B I didn't...
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    H1B visa filling

    So my lawyer has given me two options for the filling of H1b Status one is through Change of status and another one is Initial petition. I searched about it and found that with Initial petition I don't have any travel restrictions additionally I will be paying fewer taxes as my H1B won't be...
  11. rohit.gupta

    LCA RFE denied Original Petition valid till June 2019

    Hi, I have original valid petition for Location A valid till 22nd June 2019, But never travelled yet to that location. I have raised LCA for location B in June 2018 , for which RFE came and it gets denied on 27th Dec 2018. Whether I will be able to travel to Location A for which I have original...
  12. R

    H1 Visa stamping with Summary offence charge in PA!

    Hello - I hope you are doing great. I need your help and consultation about my H1 Visa Stamping. Actually I am currently in USA and planning to go to India for a visit and need to do VISA stamping. I had a Summary offense charge, non traffic citation under retail theft back in 2015 in state...
  13. M

    Approved 797 - Not yet stamped - now intent to revoke status

    Hi Rajiv Sir, I have got petition approved notice 797, and attended interview on dec 2017, VO said that they have to do some research on employer side, he took my passport. After oct 2018, i saw my petition status as 'Intented to revoke sent to employer'. My employer is not interested to reply...
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    Can spouse apply for H4 with new I 797(H1 B extension approved but not stamped) ?

    I am currently on my H1 B, this expires on 1st April, 2019 My employer has already filled for my extension and we received an approval for the extension starting 2nd April 2019 to 2022 1. My spouse is filling H4 for the first time , should he use my new approved I797 or the old one ? 2. If...
  15. M

    Does the approved PERM and i-140 have a positive effect on H1b application?

    i have an approved PERM and I-140 also GC application in progress, my H1B has been picked up in the lottery for 2019 cap and i received an RFE, my question is Does the approved PERM and i-140 have a positive effect on H1b application? TIA
  16. P

    H1b (EB2) to EB-1C - Going back to India

    I am on H1b since Oct 2008 with approved I140 with priority date of May 2014. I have a masters degree from a top school in the US. I am primarily a developer / tech-leadish role in the US looking to move into management. I am currently employed with my company for 4 years. My Boss (who moved...
  17. I

    Can I travel to Canada from USA when my H1-B (picked in lotter) is under processing?

    Hi, I recently received my CoPR and I am yet to do the border crossing from the US. My H1-B was picked up in the lottery for FY19 and RFE was issued. My employer is working on responding to that RFE. I have a valid F1 visa & i20 till May 2019. My CoPR also expires in May 2019. 1. Can I travel...
  18. R

    Travelling abroad while H1B and STEM OPT pending

    Hi, I was picked in the H1B lottery this year but my case has been pending since April. I have now applied for STEM OPT extension too. My current F-1 OPT expires on 20 Feb 2019. I plan to travel to India in mid December and come back in mid Jan 2019. I am a worried that the pending H1B as well...
  19. A

    What Visa to aim for when hoping to work in the USA after graduating with a German Master's Degree?

    I have a quick question regarding Visas that would allow me to work in the US. I am a German university student about to graduate with a Master’s Degree in mechanical engineering and would like to work full time in the USA (Minnesota) after graduation. My question: Is it correct, that there are...
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    Need info on H1b to H1 dependant visa conversion

    Hello, Both I and my spouse are in H1B visa with valid stamped petition till 2019. I am currently in India offshore location . My wife is working in onsite location and we are getting a baby soon. Since i dont have an requirement to work in my wife's current work location. I would like...
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