Parents adjusting status on b1/b2 visa

By: Shah Peerally Esq. You can your status if you are on b1/b2 visa (vistor)? Caller: If I am a US Citizen and I want to apply for my parents GC, so is it easier or possible when the parents are here in US on a visitor visa or something. That’s a very good question, it is always easier when they are here, not always there are some rules to that, however they have a visitor visa they come here they file they can say that those people kind of committed fraud because…Read More Breaking News

Does the New Obama 601A waiver apply to those with final order of deportation?

By: Shah Peerally Esq. Provisional 601A waiver and deportation Caller: I have a question about the new law Waiver, I don’t know if it’s been active or not I-601A, it’s just kind of a waiver right? Yes, 601 is not a, it’s a law that allows us the same waiver that could be applied before, but before you had to leave the country and file for it that means if you leave the country and you file for it and you get denied you get stuck outside, what they have done now you…Read More Breaking News

Extension of tourist visa in US.

By: Shah Peerally Esq. Extension on the tourist visa in US. When is the right time to apply? Caller: My parents have been here on a tourist visa for about six months, there I-94 is getting expired soon, so is there any way I can extend their stay for two weeks ? A: Are you a US Citizen? Caller: No, I’m not a US Citizen, I’m on H1b Visa. A: Is the I-94 expired already? Caller: It’s expiring on 2nd of January, actually pretty close. A: Oh that means tomorrow, well you can…Read More Breaking News

H1B extension after 6 years while PERM Labor is pending on audit.

By: Shah Peerally Esq. Type: H1b extension after 6 years. How to get a 6th year extension when there is no time to for 365 days pending for the labor certification, & perm is on audit? Caller: My H1 is going to expire this year July my company has filled the form but the form got audited so just I’m curious to know that if that is not approved my H1 deadline what are the available options for me? A: Ok your on the 6 years right? Caller: Yes 6 years and that…Read More Breaking News

Moving to new company before H1B Transfer is approved.

By: Shah Peerally Esq. Caller: Recently my wife tried to her H1B visa from one company to another one she got a RFE, her employer is trying to answer the RFE but my question is by any chance could that not be resolved can she still work on her previous employer H1? A: Ok let me ask you a question; did your wife already moved to that new company? Caller: She wants to move, basically she is working for a client and she is consulting she want to move from one employer to…Read More Breaking News

Visa Bulletin Issue- How long to wait for brother or sister petitions?

By: Shah Peerally Esq. Caller: What is the waiting time for brother sister from India if somebody file if US Citizen file for blood relation? A: who is filling for your brother for your parents? Caller: My brother want to file brother sister A: So you want to file for your brother and sister you in the F4 category (according to the Visa Bulletin), you're US Citizen right? Caller:Yes A: Right now they are processing April 2001 that means they are 12 years behind, so around 12 years of waiting time. Caller:This means…Read More Breaking News

US citizenship delay

By: Shah Peerally Esq. US Citizenship Case Delayed after the interview. Caller: I Have a question regarding US Citizenship , I had my Dec 6 and I have been waiting for the Oath Ceremony I just wanted to find out if expected wait or something else going on? A: Well this is how it works the rule requires you to wait, you pass the test right? Caller: Yeah A: So the rule is 120 days, depending on where you did it? Did you do it in San Jose or SFO? Caller: San Jose…Read More Breaking News

Switching job while employment authorization (EAD) is pending.

Caller: My question is that I currently have an EAD and my company has currently applied for EAD renewal and I am actually getting another opportunity somewhere so am I suppose to stay in my current job until I receive my EAD or I can go ahead and switch my job? Well you can switch your job, your filling under EB2 category? What kind of porting are you doing EB2, EB3? Caller: Yes, EB2 Ok EB2 and how long have you had your I-485 pending? Caller: It was last year actually So you…Read More Breaking News

Transferring Spouse Priority Dates – Cross Country Chargeability.

By: Shah Peerally Esq. I have a question regarding my GC processing I have a petition filed I-485 with the USCIS, and it was filled in 2007 and its in the EB3 category and since the movement in the EB3 category pretty slow my wife’s employer is currently willing to process her petition in EB2 category, would it be possible for her to port my date for her application? No, unfortunately no you cannot port the date of your spouse's I-140 petition; the only porting allowed is cross country chargeability that’s allowed between…Read More Breaking News

Special Radio Show on H4 visa issues on Monday January 28th 2013

Shah Peerally Law Show is dedicating its Monday radio show to H4 visa holders. You can share your unheard situations and difficulties related to this visa. Shah will also discuss the USCIS's proposed H4 visa work permit rule on the show. When: Monday January 28th 2013 Time: Noon to 1pm (PST) Where: KLOK 1170 AM Please call the studio at 408 912 5565 - on KLOK 1170 AM - you can listen online at www.klok1170am.com Please call us and tell us about your feelings and ideas on the proposed rule as we discuss about…Read More Breaking News