Is there any difference between Change of Status and Adjustment of Status?
In plain language, the phrases ‘change of status’ and ‘adjustment of status’ may sound like they are describing the same process. However, in immigration [...]
Premium Processing Suspended for Some H-1B Applications Through February 2019
USCIS has extended and expanded the suspension of premium processing for certain H-1B cases. This suspension affects Fiscal Year 2019 pending cap cases and, [...]
I am a Foreign Student Planning a Change of Status to H-1B – Can I Travel?
If you are an F-1 student and an H-1B cap petition to change status to H-1B has been filed on your behalf, traveling internationally [...]
Can a DACA Recipient Apply for an Employer-Sponsored Green Card in the U.S.? Can a DACA Recipient Apply for Nonimmigrant Status in the U.S., Such as an H-1B or E-2?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a program that was introduced by the Obama Administration in June 2012 to provide work authorization and [...]
H-1B visas: What are my options for changes or extensions of status after employment ends?
The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa suitable for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and a job offer from a [...]
B-1 Approval for E-2 Visa Applicant
We just received an approval for a B-1 visa for an applicant that is applying for an E-2 visa through USCIS. The applicant entered [...]
What Do You Need to Know About Applying for an E-2 Visa at a U.S. Consulate?
An E-2 visa is a visa that can be issued to nationals of certain countries who want to start a business in the U.S. [...]
Should I go to a U.S. Consulate to get an E-2 Visa or change to E-2 status in the United States? (Part 2: Applying for a Change of Status with USCIS)
An E-2 visa is a great visa for a person who wants to launch a startup or purchase a business in the United States. In [...]
Should I go to a U.S. Consulate to get an E-2 Visa or change to E-2 status in the United States? (Part 1: Applying at the Consulate)
An E-2 visa is a great visa for a person who wants to launch a startup or purchase a business in the United States. In [...]
E-2 Visa Granted by USCIS for Halal Grocery Investor from Bangladesh
We just received approval for an E-2 visa and change of status applications filed at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for a [...]
What are the Differences Between Extension of Stay, Change of Status and Adjustment of Status?
People visit the United States for many different reasons, such as tourism, starting a business venture or visiting family members and friends. While you [...]
When Applying for an E-2 Visa, Should You Apply For A Change of Status Or For the Visa at a U.S. Consulate?
An E-2 visa is a visa that is available for entrepreneurs, investors and business owners who wish to live in the U.S. to develop [...]
