Must I go to the Consulate indicated on the Approval for a Visa?

2018-03-02T19:15:32+00:00Mar 2, 2018|

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 [...]

Will I remain “CAP Exempt” if I resign from a cap exempt institution and apply for an H-1B through a CAP Subject Entity?

2018-03-02T19:14:21+00:00Mar 2, 2018|

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 [...]

Miscellaneous questions about H-1B Change of Status

2018-03-02T19:12:43+00:00Mar 2, 2018|

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 [...]

When Should Employer Pay Proffered Wage?

2018-03-02T19:11:54+00:00Mar 2, 2018|

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.

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