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. 

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.
 

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.

 

Layoffs - H-1B Visa Update

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Question 1: The company has laid off the employee but have put them on payroll until March 2023. In this case, can the employee travel internationally and will he be able to re-enter the USA?

Question 2: Is it the right  time to move to the USA from India on H-1B since one is  beginning to hear a lot  of layoffs took place in big MNCs?

 

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Answer 1:  Do not travel until you get a job as you could have problems when you come back.

Answer 2. : If you are working for a big MNC then you need to think about it. But if you are working for a smaller company or a company that is not affected by the layoffs (example the healthcare  industry) then you do not need to worry.

 

USCIS Redesigns Green Card and Employment Authorization Document

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New Features Provide State-of-the-Art Security

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today new designs to improve security of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). USCIS will begin issuing the redesigned cards on Jan. 30, 2023.