Social networking site data continues to be a problem for people applying for benefits with the USCIS. You should assume that when you file something, or something is filed on your behalf, the CIS adjudicator is going to look you up on LinkedIn, MySpace, FaceBook and whatever else is out there. If the entries you have made on social networking sites don’t match your application … [Read more...] about Social Networking Sites and H1-B
Does the IRS Owe You Money?
If you have not filed a prior year tax return and are due a refund, you should consider filing the return to claim that refund. If you are missing a refund for a previously filed tax return, you should check the status of your refund and confirm your current address. Unclaimed Refunds Some people may have had taxes withheld from their wages but were not required to file a tax … [Read more...] about Does the IRS Owe You Money?
Lengthy travel abroad while AOS is pending
Many people ask questions about how long they may remain abroad using advance parole while they are applying for adjustment of status. There are no bright line tests that provide specific answers. Let’s review what we know about advance parole and adjustment of status to see if we can find some answer.First, with a single exception, anyone who leaves the United States … [Read more...] about Lengthy travel abroad while AOS is pending
Do H1B visas remain valid if you change employers?
Yes they do. As long as the H1B nonimmigrant has not violated status and has a current I-797 H1B approval notice for his or her current employer, the “old” visa remain valid until it expires. Below, find a memo from the then-INS on this subject. It remains valid today: July 8, 1997 All District Directors All Officers-in-Charge Office of Benefits Service Center Directors … [Read more...] about Do H1B visas remain valid if you change employers?
Changing jobs – before and after green card approval
There has been a great deal of confusion concerning how and when employment based (EB) applicants may change employers. We have decided to present a brief, but hopefully comprehensive, analysis and explanation. In this article, we will examine the rules and policies that govern changing employers during and after the green card process. Initially, let’s consider the question … [Read more...] about Changing jobs – before and after green card approval