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

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
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