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Title	Authored on
Applying for a second H-1B transfer after the 60-day grace period while a first transfer is pending	Tue, 12/10/2024 - 08:19
Impact of H-1B automatic revocation on future sponsorship and job change: What does 'Case Was Automatically Revoked' mean?	Tue, 12/10/2024 - 08:16
Can I change employers and transfer my H-1B after revocation, or do I need to re-enter the lottery?	Tue, 12/10/2024 - 07:00
Green card process for STEM OPT candidates: Timing for concurrent H-1B and GC filing, employer strategies, and impact of client/location changes	Tue, 12/10/2024 - 05:23
H-1B stamping delay and administrative processing in India: Payroll gaps, re-entry concerns, and expediting Options	Tue, 11/12/2024 - 11:24
Employer and agency verification requirements on the most recent I-94: Is this new note typical?	Tue, 11/12/2024 - 07:24
H-1B layoffs: 60-day grace period, visa options, and transitioning to study	Tue, 11/12/2024 - 07:18
H-1B grace period eligibility after second layoff and B-1/B-2 visa options for job search	Thu, 11/07/2024 - 01:34
GC approval before AC21 Supplement J could be filed	Thu, 11/07/2024 - 01:31
Rising NIW rejection rates: Examining changes in eligibility criteria	Mon, 10/21/2024 - 06:43
Maintaining LPR status (Green Card) during extended absences for employment	Mon, 10/21/2024 - 06:41
Concerns regarding nonpayment of wages and potential H-1B impact	Mon, 10/21/2024 - 06:35
EB-2 NIW I-140 portability for employer-sponsored cases	Mon, 10/21/2024 - 06:31
H-1B options as an F-1 student on STEM OPT in a nonprofit university: Cap-subject vs. cap-exempt strategies and transitioning to cap-subject H-1B in the future	Tue, 08/13/2024 - 08:10
H-1B extension pending: Impact of traveling to India using old visa, returning with 2-3 days remaining on visa, etc.	Tue, 08/13/2024 - 08:06
Impact of DWI conviction on H-1B holder's H-4 dependent visa stamping and future travel considerations	Mon, 08/12/2024 - 03:58
NIW Required commitment duration, Adjustment of status, Naturalization considerations, and Interim work status option	Mon, 08/12/2024 - 03:25
H-1B Grace Period Related Issues	Mon, 07/29/2024 - 02:35
Naturalization eligibility for recently extended absences over six months and less than one year from the U.S.	Mon, 07/29/2024 - 02:27
Assessing eligibility and strengthening profile for EB2-NIW application without a research background	Mon, 07/15/2024 - 02:12
Eligibility for 1-year H-1B extension under 365-day rule based on PERM filed on November 1, 2023	Mon, 07/15/2024 - 02:07
Work authorization, visa stamping, and optimal strategy for a laid-off H-1B professional	Tue, 06/25/2024 - 12:37
Extending parent's stay in the U.S. beyond six months on a B-2 visa	Mon, 06/24/2024 - 05:16
Moving to India in 2025 on H-1B extension, I-140 portability, and future U.S. opportunities	Mon, 06/24/2024 - 05:11
H-1B 60 days grace period H-1B transfer; Impact of switching to B-1/B-2; and family visa validit	Wed, 06/12/2024 - 09:53
International Managers (EB-1C) changing jobs under AC21 portability after 180 days	Mon, 06/10/2024 - 07:30
Procedure to recapture H-1B/L-1 time outside the U.S.	Mon, 05/27/2024 - 05:34
B-2 visa dilemma: Extend or switch to CPT for PERM/I-140	Mon, 05/27/2024 - 05:29
Options when H-1B project is canceled	Mon, 05/27/2024 - 05:23
Benefits of National Interest Waiver	Wed, 05/15/2024 - 09:21
EAD delayed - options	Wed, 05/15/2024 - 08:35
What is Cap Gap Extension? How does it work?	Fri, 05/03/2024 - 06:16
Layoff during Self-NIW application, changing jobs with NIW not yet filed, pending or approved	Fri, 05/03/2024 - 06:12
H-1B lottery layoff before start, Automatic status change, Multiple filings, and Traveling	Fri, 05/03/2024 - 05:40
Unemployment Benefits for H-1, H-4 + EAD Holders with Previous H-1B Employment	Tue, 04/02/2024 - 09:30
Staying outside the US on Re-Entry Permit Validity, Usage, and Multiple Entries for Green Card Holders	Tue, 04/02/2024 - 08:09