Category: Work Permit

Can I Work on H-4 Status? H-1b Dependent Benefits

3/27/2018

Short answer: Yes, but in certain situations. H-4 status is for spouses and unmarried children (child must be under 21 years old) of the principal H-1b visa holder. H-1b dependents are allowed to attend school, extend their status, and change status. However, when it comes to a work permit, H-4 dependents have to meet a higher benchmark.

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Extension of Nonimmigrant Status – Prior Approval Will Not Matter – New Trump-Era Rule

11/15/2017

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It is a common misconception to think that prior approval from immigration agencies will be a positive factor for new immigration applications. That is not always the case. And, in fact, immigration agencies came out with a new explicit rule this fall that prior approval will not be taken into consideration when evaluating extensions of nonimmigrant visas.

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Applying for an Employment Visa? Expect to be Interviewed – New Trump-Era Rule

10/31/2017

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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced this fall that in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order issued on March 6, 2017, all applicants that filed an I-140 (Immigration Petition for Alien Worker) will be required to attend an interview.

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What is DACA? What is Trump Planning?

8/31/2017

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The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) is a law that allows undocumented immigrants that qualify to receive two-year work permits and to receive an exemption from deportation. President Obama created the immigration policy in 2012 to stall deportation efforts against immigrants that were brought to the United States as children. The concept behind the policy is that immigrant children should not face deportation consequences for their parents’ immigration actions.

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Can I Work on H-4 Status? H-1b Dependent Benefits

Extension of Nonimmigrant Status – Prior Approval Will Not Matter – New Trump-Era Rule

Applying for an Employment Visa? Expect to be Interviewed – New Trump-Era Rule

What is DACA? What is Trump Planning?

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