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How can I maintain my H-1B while working outside the USA?

2 years ago By Chief Editor

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I would highly appreciate it if you could share any insights for my case. I hold H-1B working for MNC in Seattle, USA. I applied for Canada PR and it was confirmed. I will travel by car to Vancouver Canada and work in Canada remotely with a Canadian house address. At the same time I want to maintain my H1B visa. Is that possible and how? I got to know H1B is valid as long as we work on US soil.

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Sure, but maintaining an H-1B simply means that your H-1B is not destroyed just because you are not working here all the time. Also remember that you can recapture the time spent outside.
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Recording of October 27, 2022, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv

2 years ago By Chief Editor

Nonimmigrant Visas

Immigration Law

DS-160

Green Card

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Form DS-160

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Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160)

Concerns and issues while parents are traveling to India with Advance Parole while waiting for the Green Card

2 years ago By Chief Editor

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I am a U.S. citizen and I had applied for a green card for my parents and they were in the USA and now they have received their Advance Parole.

1. When our parents have Advance Parole, is there any special process to leave the U.S.?

2. Do we need to inform the airline staff during their check in process?

3. Even though Advance Parole documents specify that parole is valid for one year, is there any advisable timeline they could stay in India on Advance Parole?

4. What is the process for entering the USA on Advance Parole besides showing their parole documents to the CBP (Customs and Border Protection) officer at the airport?

5. Any instructions or guidelines for using Advance Parole?

6. What if their Green card gets approved while they are in India?

1. The answer is No.

Recording of October 13, 2022, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)

2 years ago By Chief Editor

Nonimmigrant Visas

Green Card

Discussion Topics:

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Visa Bulletin For November 2022

2 years ago By Chief Editor

Number 71
Volume X
Washington, D.C

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A. STATUTORY NUMBERS

This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during November for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.

Agency

Green Card

Visa Bulletin

Immigration Law

Policy and Research

Sept 29, 2022, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)

2 years ago By admin

Discussion Topics, Sept 29, 2022

FAQs
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Options if employment-based I-485 is denied?

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Visa Bulletin For October 2022

2 years ago By Chief Editor

Number 70
Volume X
Washington, D.C

View as Printer Friendly PDF

A. STATUTORY NUMBERS

This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during October for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.

Agency

Green Card

Visa Bulletin

Immigration Law

Processing Times

Recording of September 01, 2022 Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna

2 years ago By Chief Editor

Nonimmigrant Visas

Green Card

Discussion Topics:

FAQ: What is the meaning of a US “visa canceled without prejudice”? || I have an Approved I-140 from a previous job. My new employer has initiated the PERM. How can I make sure that the attorneys use the priority date from my old I-140? || What are the chances of an H-1B visa (STEM OPT) after completing Masters in the U.S? || H-1B visa holder travels abroad (Canada) for work sometimes; is an H-1B amendment required for change of address or location abroad?