US Immigration Questions

My GC was filed, and I-140 was approved in 2012. My PD is November 2012, which became current in March 2025. However, I changed employers a few years back. My current employer is willing to start my GC application but hasn't started yet. Do I really have only one year from the time my PD turned current to file for AOS? If yes, what are my options to maintain my H1 status?

I had a green card and worked for two remote employers simultaneously for two years without knowing each other. Got two W2s for two years. But for the last year, working for only one employer. Planning on vacation outside of the country. Do I have any issues at POE because I am employed at multiple places at the same time?

I was involved in a car accident 2 years ago and got a traffic misdemeanor ticket that was reduced to illegal parking and 200$ fine from court. There was No Arrest & No Hearing. Given the current crisis, I would like to know whether it will impact my visa or immigration cases. If yes, how can we avoid those problems?

Related FAQs:

FAQ: Immigration impact of past omission or errors in Form DS-160 or other government forms.

I am a mechanical engineering PhD student in PA on an F1 visa from a ROW, with no travel ban. Came to the US in Dec 20XX.

When applying F1, made a mistake in DS-160, said i never applied to immigrant visa before though I had applied to DV (DV rejected). I only said so without realizing DV is also called an immigrant visa (I thought it was company sponsor, marriage, etc.); it was an innocent mistake. I realized it last week in an immigration seminar at uni. I also applied for DV after arriving in the USA.

I-20 ends in 12/20XX, F1 ends in 11/20XX, and the passport ends in 2032. Will travel be an issue before 11/20? How likely is it that a random check will reveal this mistake without traveling? I'll tell the truth when asked, but what are the consequences? What can I do?

For OPT, STEM OPT, or if I need extra PhD time and graduate in 2028, will it be a problem if I extend the I-20 duration? Or if I switch to another US uni next semester?

NIW prepared DIY, ready to file, but unsure because it is an immigrant visa, similar to DV. Wanna do PP, with approved I-140, can I get OPT or stem opt (before filing 485)? Should I go home for a visa extension, or can Mexico/Canada do it?

FAQ: Immigration impact of prior dismissed Domestic Violence case

I had a domestic violence case 5 years ago, which was dismissed. With the new government now and the news about visa denials and deportations, can you please tell me your thoughts on if there will be any problems with my stamping even if I get the stamping done successfully, will there be challenges entering into the US in the port of entry?

Or there are no changes in how visa processing is handled for people with dismissed domestic violence cases. Thank you for your guidance.

Could you please briefly explain the process and the basis for filing for B-2 extension for job search? Is it the same I-539 form and process? And do we need an attorney for this?

My STEM OPT expires in October 2025 and my H1b has not picked in the lottery in the 3 attempts. I want to know what options do I have to continue working for my current employer? The most common option I have been recommended is Day1 CPT. I need to travel to India in November 2025 for my wedding and wanted to know what process should I follow getting a F1 stamp/ restamp under Day1 CPT. Also, are there any other options that I can use to continue working for existing employer and still be able to travel to India in November.

Main concern is F1 stamp/ restamp on Day1 CPT. What can I do on my end to ensure successful stamping? Or can should I travel to India now when I have valid STEM OPT to get a stamping under the current F1 status.

Another option I came across is Open Avenues, where I get a cap exempt H1B visa for part time job and I can continue my full time role alongside it. What are your thoughts on this option and what do stamping success rates look under this option?

I have not gotten to the stage of I-485 filing, but I had a general question. Let's say I accidentally put some wrong information in my tax returns, then I assume IRS will contact me about it. As long as I am on a payment plan with them, and pay everything I owe properly, would it still affect my I-485 approval chance? I am just worried about any unintentional errors from my end.

The question is regarding my mother, who comes on B1/B2 every 6 months. My father expired during the COVID-19 pandemic, and she stays alone in India. My brother and I both live in the US. He is on an H1B visa, and I am on an H4 visa. My mom is also suffering from arthritis and is not able to walk much.

Is there a way we can extend her B1/B2 instead of sending her back to India? She has nobody to look after, and we are under a lot of stress as we are settled here and can't be in India for six months.

My spouse traveled to India and successfully completed her H4 visa stamping at the US consulate, which is now valid for next 2 years. Prior to her departure, she submitted an I-539 application for an H4 extension with USCIS. However, since she is returning to the United States, she will receive a new I-94 upon her arrival. Given that her I-539 application is still pending with USCIS, I would like to know the process for withdrawing the I-539 application.

We have filed her I-539 application online and it is still pending with USCIS.

We want to avoid any potential conflicts with her I-94 status in case USCIS approves her application after she arrives back in the US (new I-94 that she will receive at port entry and old I-94 if USCIS approves).

I am in my sixth year of H1B, which will expire on July 27, 2025. My I-140 was filed on July 12, 2024, and I expect a decision soon, given the I-140 processing time of 7-9 months. Once my I-140 is approved, I plan to apply for a three-year H1B extension.

My employer operates as a fully remote company, and they support my plan to work remotely from Europe starting June 1, 2025, while continuing to be paid on the U.S. payroll. I worked remotely from India and Europe for around six months during my H1B period without any issues re-entering the U.S. However, I plan to spend most of the next three years (over six months per year) outside the U.S., and I am seeking clarity on maintaining my H1B status, re-entry requirements, and compliance with immigration laws.​

Questions:

1.) Given that my I-140 was filed on July 12, 2024, and assuming it is approved soon, should I apply for premium or regular processing for my three-year H1B extension? Would premium processing provide any specific advantages since I plan to work remotely from Europe starting June 1, 2025, while staying on the U.S. payroll, or should I go with standard processing and apply and wait for the decision while I am outside the USA? Perhaps the renewal decision will help before I move out of USA?

2.) What is the maximum time one can spend outside the U.S. each year while still maintaining H1B status? In one of your previous videos on H1B remote work, you referenced 8 CFR 214.2(h) regarding H1B workers' ability to work outside the U.S. while being paid in the U.S. However, I couldn’t find explicit wording confirming this. Could you clarify where this is stated?

3.) Given the current administration’s policies, are there any concerns with staying abroad for more than six months per year for the next three years while on H1B working remotely with a US payroll?

4.) Can I open a company in Europe to obtain residency there while continuing to do the same work remotely for my U.S. employer and receiving my salary in the U.S.? Would this create any H1B compliance issues? How frequently should I visit the U.S. to maintain my H1B status and avoid re-entry issues?

5.) If I visit the U.S. for only a few days or months and work from an Airbnb in the same Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as my employer’s address, do I need to update or amend my H1B petition? If my employer undergoes a USCIS site visit while I am working remotely from abroad, what potential consequences could arise, and how should I handle it?

I am a mechanical engineer currently working as an MEP design engineer, and I hold a professional engineer (PE) license in North Carolina. I am on an H-1B visa with an approved I-140.

With the recent rule changes, I wanted to understand whether I can open my own MEP design firm while on H-1B status without maintaining an employer-employee relationship. Additionally, would I be allowed to start the company while maintaining my current full-time job and transition to running the firm full-time once I build up a client base?