With the advent of the new PIMS database, all U.S. Consulates have the ability to view your approval information and supporting documents online. However, accepting jurisdiction over a visa matter is left to the discretion of the Consulate where you apply for a visa. Therefore, you could attempt to apply for a visa (in your [...]

CAP Exempt entities do not fall under the 65,000 annual CAP set for the H-1B visa category. Individuals who are employed by these institutions may only move to another cap exempt institution. If they seek employment with a cap subject entity they would fall under the annual H-1B CAP although they have been issued an [...]

The rejection by Canada for failing to maintain status should not impact your ability to re enter the U.S. with a valid H-1B visa.

I am in US on H1b and my husband is in india. He is also holding an H1b and wants to come here. Following are my questions: 1. Spoke to many consultant and they told that transfering H1b from India is diffcult. Can you please tell me, if we can get it transfered to an [...]

That would depend on whether you are entitled to work at this time. If you are currently in H status, you would be entitled to the salary as stated on the H-1B petition. If not, you would have to wait for the approval to begin employment with the petitioner.

From our experience, the receipt# is usually emailed to the Attorney of Record/Employer within 48 to 76 hours from receipt. As long as the petition was filed properly, you need not leave the U.S. You would be considered in valid status. Have the Employer/Attorney check to see if the checks have been remitted. A copy [...]

You should have the employer submit the latest I-94 along with a copy of your H-1B receipt along with a cover letter. This will ensure the I-94#s are consistent.

You will no longer be considered a non immigrant. You should identify yourself as an immigrant pending adjustment. Remember to renew your EAD at least 120 days prior to expiration.

Travel is permitted while and H-1B/H extension is pending. You could always re enter with the AP.

I am on H1B and working for Company A. I have accepted the offer of company B and they would apply for transfer in end of Jan or first week of Feb. Also i am planning to visit India in Last week of Feb and come back in start of April . Following are my [...]