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Covid Coronavirus Question from Employers about Payroll for H-1B and others L-1, E, etc. employees

4 years ago By Chief Editor

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We are looking at various measures of safety and expense control. First and foremost everyone is working from home for their on safety and wellness. For expense control one idea that we were discussing was a potential pay rate reduction for a short period of time.

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Covid Coronavirus changing H-1B home office location

4 years ago By Chief Editor

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I recently got approval for Work From Home, from my client. So my work location will be my home. My H1B Amendment is filed. Because of situation, I have to change my home i.e work location, within same MSA. Also, if we can change the house, just updating AR-11 will suffice?

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Covid Coronavirus H-1B employee furlough's impact on green card and H-1B

4 years ago By Chief Editor

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I currently have an approved I-140 with my former employer which is past 180 days. I'm on my H1b (exp May 2021) with my current employer, now my current employer has furloughed me for 90 days and asked to return to work after the furlough period. During this time I'll be paid 20% of my salary or could use my PTO (200 Hours). What options do I have to maintain my status during the furlough period? Can I take paid/unpaid leave and go back towork for the same employer or do I need to find a new job?

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Loss of job/laid off during Covid/Coronavirus times

4 years ago By Chief Editor

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I lost job and my last date of employment with the employer is March 20, 2020. This employer sponsored H1B and also had ported GC AOS in 2018.:

1. After my last date of employment (March 20, 2020), how much time do I have to transfer H1B and I-487 to a new employer?

2. Will losing the job affect the EAD renewal in processing?

3. How would it affect I-487 application, which can become current any time soon?

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H-1B visa holders during COVID

4 years ago By Chief Editor

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1. Is H-1B visa holder eligible for unemployment only if laid off or even furloughed? if yes, how do we know that we are eligible?

2. Where can I check my i-94 expiration date?

3. If I now have to change from H1 to B2 due to furlough, and if I have to return back to work later with the same employer, should i have to go out of the country to change back to H1?

4. What are the effects to my H1b if I have to chose using PTO or unpaid leave or combination of both, or if I have to work just 20hrs/week?

5. If I have to apply for a H4 and an EAD, do both of them get approved at the same time? I am asking this because I wanted to know if there could be a gap in my employment after I switch from H1 to H4 waiting for EAD.

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FY 2021 H-1B Cap Petitions May Be Filed as of April 1

4 years ago By Chief Editor

WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that H-1B cap-subject petitions for fiscal year (FY) 2021, including those petitions eligible for the advanced degree exemption, may now be filed with USCIS if based on a valid selected registration.

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April 2, 2020 Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday)

4 years ago By Chief Editor

Nonimmigrant Visas

Immigration Law

Covid - Coronavirus

Green Card

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Discussion Topics, Thursday, 2 April 2020

FAQs related to Covid Caronavirus:

Loss of job while in AOS I-485 period || Question from Employers about Payroll for H-1B and others L-1, E, etc. employees || Extension of B-1-B2 (tourist visas or business visas) ||

H-1B employee furlough's impact on green card and H-1B || Converting to B-1 B-2 status || H-1B denial || Changing H-1B home office location ||

Other FAQs: Accepting Unemployment Payments on nonimmigrant visas (H-1B, L-1, E visas, etc.) and/or on green card || Applying for green card for parents who are visiting/in the USA || H-1B lottery winner employee change of employers

April 16, 2020, Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday)

4 years ago By Chief Editor

Citizenship and Naturalization

Nonimmigrant Visas

Green Card

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April 16 Call, Discussion Topics and FAQs

Applying for tourist, visitors, B-1, B-2 to maintain status || Effect of take over on L-1 || EB-1C International Managers/Executive Green Card portability || I-140 revocation || Aged out disabled children || Losing job after AOS I-485 interview || H1b visa holders during COVID

Canadians living in USA || False claim to US Citizenship || Joint affidavit of support || Expired green card || Impact of NOIR on approved H-1B ||Maintaing H-1B during AOS

April 30, 2020, Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday)

4 years ago By Chief Editor

Nonimmigrant Visas

Immigration Law

Executive Orders

Green Card

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FAQs:

-B-1/B-2 visitors visa extension

-Effect of immigration proclamation/executive order on green cards

-H-1B furlough or temporary lay off

-Implications of the 240 days grace period

-I-485 pending laid off/AC21/Supplement J

H-1 visa stamping experience in Toronto -- By one of our team members

12 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

Here is a recent visa stamping experience narrated by one of our team members.
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I went for an H-1B visa stamping at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Canada, in November 2012. This was my first H-1B visa stamping. I wanted to share my experience with you and hope that it will be helpful in providing some insight into the entire process.
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H-1 Concurrent Employment

12 years ago By Chief Editor

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If I am applying for concurrent employment on H-1, can I extend my status based on my new employment, or can it only be for the time I am already approved for?

You can extend your time, assuming that you would be otherwise eligible for an extension of status.

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Performing services in more than one work location

12 years ago By Chief Editor

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The employer who is going to sponsor my petition has told me that I will be working in more than one work location. Will USCIS see this as a problem?

The petitioner (your prospective employer) will need to submit a complete itinerary of services or engagements if you will be performing services in more than one work location. Furthermore, the petitioner must comply with Department of Labor regulations requiring that an LCA is filed specific to each work location for the beneficiary.

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H-4 to H-1 status

12 years ago By Chief Editor

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I was in H-1B status for three years, then changed to H-4 status. If I want to change back to H-1, will I need to wait to file under the new quota?

If your previous H-1B petition was counted against the cap, you should not be subject to the quota and should be able to file an H-1B petition at any time. However, if your prior H-1B employer was cap-exempt, you will be subject to the quota.

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Guestbook Entry for VRChowdary, United States

12 years ago By Anonymous (not verified)

Name

VRChowdary

Country

United States

State

Missouri

Comment

I have answered my H1B Extension RFE with Rajiv's office. They were great in getting the work done and respond back quickly from their side. They will also answer very promptly for any immigration or rfe document related questions. I would like to say specially thanks to Jagbir... who did a great job on his part and answered all the questions in detail. His timely updates & and his timely emails reminding the timelines are really very appreciable. Thanks for all the effort --- Venkat