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L-1 Layoffs

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If someone is on L-1 and got laid off, what are the alternatives?

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Pretty much the same as H-1. 60 days grace period and if you still cannot find a job, leave the country or convert to student status if you want to go to school or B-1/B-2 if you want to just wait it out and look for jobs.

 

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Submitted by KK (not verified) on Fri, 02/17/2023 - 12:39 Permalink

First of all - My compliments to you. Your explanation / response is well outlined and reflects genuine desire to help, always.

- My question is with EB1C premium processing - is it the same time for Indian passport or another country passport. - After EB1C is approved - how much time it takes usually for the green card.

- Another question - Is Hong Kong Passport counted as China Passport and is by any means Hong Kong passport be beneficial for faster processing of EB1C or Green card.

- Last question - After 6 months of filing of change of status/ I 485 - What are the risks/ chances of not getting a green card, if for some reason I want to change job or start business in the US? To start a business do a need a separate visa?

Thanks KK

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Thank you. We look to the country of birth for green cards, not citizenship.

Your last question will require some discussion. You are welcome to post a message for our next community conference call. We have one almost every other Thursday. https://forums.immigration.com/forums/free-conference-call-for-us-immig…

If you cannot wait, feel free to set up a consultation with us: https://www.immigration.com/our-fees

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Visiting Canada on F-1 visa status

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Can I visit Canada with a valid F-1 Visa or do I need to take another visa ?

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If you are on F-1  status, you can definitely go to Canada.

 

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U.S. Immigration work authorization act changes in 2023

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Is there a possibility of getting approval for H-4 visa work authorization act this year?

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 Nothing is going to happen on immigration this year.

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F-1 change of status and H-4 expires

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If I were to file for F-1 but my H-4 was going to expire would I have to file for an H-4 extension?

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No. So if within the life of your H-4 you apply for F-1 change of status and if the H-4 expires that's fine. By the way, H-4 allows you to go to school. As soon as you file for the F-1 you should  be able to continue going to school. Also check with your DSO. 

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Reentering with F-1 visa again

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A friend of mine went to the U.S. on F1 last year but due to some personal problems she came back home but she wants to go to the U.S again this year to a different university. Will there be a problem to get F1 again?

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Depends upon individual cases. Difficult to say.
 

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Traveling while H-1B and I-140 approved

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Is it not recommended to travel outside USA  when you are on H-1B and I-140 filed and approved ? 
 

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Absolutely no problem, you can travel.
 

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H-1 visa stamping and Dropbox appointment

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I have Dropbox  appointment in India and going alone. My husband has a valid I-797A but an expired visa. Will that affect my stamping?
 

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I do not  know. It depends upon which way they are feeling on the day you go. Earlier there was no problem but now in some cases they have insisted you must have an H-1 visa stamp.
 

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What happens if you overstay your I-94

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Parents came to the USA on a B-2 Visa in March 2021. I have requested an I-539 extension in August 2021 due to COVID and they stayed till Jan 2022. Eventually the extension got denied. Is this a problem?
 

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The government will say as one has overstayed their I-94, they will now be subject to section  222(g). If you overstay your I-94 the visa stamp on  your passport is automatically canceled, so you have to apply for a new visa. For more details on this issue, visit my author page on The Economic Times.

 

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EB-2 green card process for Chinese born

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How much time does the EB-2 green card process take for a Chinese born?

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For the Chinese born, it is getting more difficult. It is definitely longer for people who are born in India and shorter for China born so far as of this month.

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Can you work on H-4 Visa?

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Can you work on H-4 Visa?

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Not without an employment authorization which comes only at a certain level of  maturity of your spouse's green card.

 

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