Notice of FY 2025 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Selection Process Completion and Cap Season Reminders
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04/01/2024
H-1B Initial Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed
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March 30, 2024, Rajiv in QnA session on behalf of students, young professionals
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Unemployment Benefits for H-1, H-4 + EAD Holders with Previous H-1B Employment
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Can someone in H4 + EAD status receive unemployment benefits if they only worked on H1b status? Would receiving such benefits be considered a public charge or have any other negative impact down the road?
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Unemployment benefits in the US vary by state and can be complex. If you are an H1B visa holder who has been laid off, you may be eligible for benefits during your 60-day grace period, but it's important to confirm with your state's unemployment office. Regardless of your visa situation, it's important to remember that unemployment benefits are considered an earned benefit funded by your employer's contributions, so there's no public charge concern. Always check with your state's unemployment office for specific requirements and the application process.
Recording for April 11, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
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April 13, 2024, Rajiv in QnA session on behalf of students, young professionals
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Recording for April 25, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
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FAQs:
1) H-1B lottery layoff before start, Automatic status change, Multiple filings, and Traveling
2) Layoff during Self-NIW application, changing jobs with NIW not yet filed, pending, or approved
3) What is Cap Gap extension? How does it work?
4)Is it COS to change from cap-exempt H-1B to cap H-1B?
USCIS Updates for the Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Cap Registration Process
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on April 1, 2024, that USCIS received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption, also known as the master’s cap.
Recording for June 06, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
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Discussion Topics, June 6, 2024 FAQs: International Managers (EB-1C) changing jobs under AC21 portability after 180 days || FAQ: H-1B 60 days grace period H-1B transfer; Impact of switching to B-1/B-2; and family visa validity || FAQ: H-1B 60 days grace period to B-2 conversion: Status gap, transitioning back to H-1B; Starting work again
June 8, 2024, Rajiv in QnA session on behalf of students, young professionals
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Rajiv's Article - Is it a good idea for laid off H-1B workers to switch to a US tourist visa, and back again? Open Primary tabs configuration options Primary tabs
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: May 25, 2024
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/migrate/is-it-a-good-idea-for-…
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H-1B 60 days grace period H-1B transfer; Impact of switching to B-1/B-2; and family visa validit
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1. I am currently in a 60-day grace period due to a layoff and am in the process of finding a new employer to file an H1B transfer. I have two questions regarding my situation:
If I apply for a B1/B2 visa on the 59th day of my grace period and it is approved within two weeks, can my new employer still file an H1B transfer using premium processing?
2. Specifically, I am concerned about the impact of my status change from H1B to B1/B2 and then back to H1B on the processing of the transfer.
3. My family members hold a valid US visa stamping until March 2027, which was obtained using my previous employer's I-797. Can they enter the US using this existing visa with a copy of my new employer's I-797 at the port of entry?
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- No, because if you are on B-1 or B-2 status, then you are not on H-1B.
- If the B-1 or B-2 status is approved, then it obviously replaces the H-1B.
- You can maintain the H-1B only if necessary.
Recording for June 20, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
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FAQs: Moving to India in 2025 on H-1B extension, I-140 portability, and future U.S. opportunities || Extending parent's stay in the U.S. beyond six months on a B-2 visa
Extending parent's stay in the U.S. beyond six months on a B-2 visa
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I have a question about my mother's stay in the US on a visitor (B2) visa. I am an IT Professional in the US on an L1 work visa along with my family (spouse & kid). My only sibling (younger sister) is also settled here in the USA. My father passed away a couple of years back in India. My mother is 60+ years of age, and currently, there is no family member in India to stay with her at all times. She visits the USA and stays with us for six months at a stretch during the year. Considering her health and emotional support needs, I am looking for options to have her stay with us long-term (beyond a six-month period in a year). As is the case in this scenario, are there legally valid options/exceptions for old-age single parents?
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Yes, it is possible.
Work authorization, visa stamping, and optimal strategy for a laid-off H-1B professional
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- I was on an H-1B visa and got laid off. I then switched to a B2 visa to extend my stay in the US after the 60-day grace period. My B2 visa is about to expire. I can request an extension of the B2 visa, but I want to enroll in a master's or a PhD program. Once I switch to an F1 visa, will I be allowed to work on H-1B (or any other visa) if I get a full-time job during my course period? If I am allowed to work, can I also continue my course?
- When the F1 is approved, will I have to leave the US to get my visa stamped and re-enter (as I am currently on a B2 visa)?
- What would your suggestion be considering the different visa options I have? Should I extend my B2 visa or switch to an F1 visa?
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- Absolutely, you can convert back to H-1B, and you can continue your course.
- No.
- If you think you can find a job in the next six months, stay on the B-1/B-2. But if you think that's dicey or unknown, I would rather have you spend your time studying, getting more education, and, if possible, getting curricular practical training.
Recording for March 28, 2024 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
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Discussion Topics:
FAQs: Staying outside the US on Re-Entry Permit Validity, Usage, and Multiple Entries for Green Card Holders || Unemployment Benefits for H-4 + EAD Holders with Previous H-1B employment