Guestbook Entry for Amit Gathani, United States
Name
Amit Gathani
Country
United States
State
VA
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Guestbook Entry for Sachin Kulkarni, United States
Name
Sachin Kulkarni
Country
United States
State
TX
DOS Issues Press Release On Changes to E-1 and E-2 Visas In Mexico
Mexico, D.F., June 20, 2012 - U.S. consular operations in Mexico rank number four worldwide in issuance of Investor and Treaty Trader visas. This is a critical program to stimulate foreign direct investment in the United States. To more efficiently process visas for investors and traders, the U.S. Mission in Mexico announces two changes in the procedures for applying for and renewing Treaty Trader (E-1) and Treaty Investor (E-2) visas.
Guestbook Entry for Saurabh Gupta, United States
Name
Saurabh Gupta
Country
United States
State
NJ
Guestbook Entry for raju penmetsa, United States
Name
raju penmetsa
Country
United States
State
WA
B-2 extension/F-1 Change of Status: Can I stay in the U.S.?
Question details
My H-1B to B2 status change (I-539) was approved, and the I-94 expiry date on my B2 approval notice is 21 April 2025.
Now, if I apply for a B2 extension or F-1 change of status, then can I stay in the USA after 21-Apr-2025 while my decision is pending?
FAQ Transcript
Yes, you can generally stay in the US while your B-2 extension or F-1 change of status application is pending, provided you file it before your current status expires. This applies to most applications filed while still in status (e.g., H-1, B-1, B-2, L-1, E-1, E-2). If your I-94 expires on April 21st and you apply for a B-2 extension or F-1 change of status before that date, you can stay in the US while your application is pending because you filed it timely.
Guestbook Entry for Raja R. Iyengar, United States
Name
Raja R. Iyengar
Country
United States
State
Virginia
Guestbook Entry for Rajalakshmi Aaasoori, United States
Name
Rajalakshmi Aaasoori
Country
United States
State
NJ
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Green Card
NPWC Processing Times (as of 03/14/2014)
NPWC Processing Times (as of 03/14/2014)
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
Guestbook Entry for Ramakrishna Ganti, United States
Name
Ramakrishna Ganti
Country
United States
State
New Jersey
H-1B2 - Specialty Occupations Related to DoD (Dept. of Defense) Cooperative Research and Development Projects or Coproduction projects
We have provided consultation and completed some DoD H-1B cases. In one of these, the beneficiary was about to reach the six-year limit of his H-1B status, and changed to a H-1B2 in order to be eligible for an additional four years of stay. It appears USCIS itself is unfamiliar with H-1B2 visas. We often end up educating CIS on even the most basic legal issues in this area.
Status
Changed to a H-1B2 status in order to be eligible for an additional four years stay.
Nonimmigrant Visas
US Immigration Questions, Feb 19, 2015 Free Community Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)
Agency
Immigration Law
Entering USA, what to expect?
What kind of problems can employment-based nonimmigrants (H-1, L-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, TN) face during reentry?
I think this question is most relevant for H-1 holders, but other employment-based nonimmigrants may also note the general principles here.
Pre-Screening Pilot Program for E-1/E-2 Applicants Underway at Canadian Consular Posts
The U.S. State Department is launching a pilot program to pre-screen E-1/E-2 visa applicants at consular posts in Canada. Kentucky Consular Center officials will contact the E-1/E-2 applicant's U.S. employer to verify information about the application, including the legitimacy of the company and the investment. This prescreening aims to assist consular officers to focus on the individual applicant's qualifications. The State Department hopes to implement the pilot around the world at consular posts that process E visa applications.
E Visa Services and Fees
Fee schedule for E-1/E-2 visa classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
Note: For governmental Requests For Evidence (RFEs), we charge extra based upon the complexity of the issue(s).