H-1B

Approvals

H-1B Master’s Cap Petition Approved for a Financial Risk Analyst

USCIS just approved a new H-1B Master’s Cap petition for our client for a 3 year period.

Khadija DerrickJuly 5, 2024

National Interest Waiver

Extending Your H-1B Visa Beyond 6 Years with an Approved NIW Petition

Explore how an approved NIW petition can extend your H-1B visa beyond 6 years. Learn the key steps and benefits in our latest post.

Khadija DerrickApril 29, 2024

Approvals

H-1B & H-4 visas issued at the U.S. Consulate in Armenia

Our clients just had an H-1B & H-4 dependent visas issued at the U.S. Consulate in Armenia.

Khadija DerrickMarch 7, 2024

H-1B and E-3 Visa

Important Update on U.S. Visa Renewals – DOS Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Begins January 29, 2024

In an effort to streamline visa renewals and reduce global wait times, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced a pilot program for stateside visa renewals, set to commence on January 29, 2024.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 26, 2024

E-2 Visa

Differences in Dependent status for Nonimmigrants

Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years old are often able to get dependent visas that allow them to accompany a primary visa holder to the U.S.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 11, 2024

Questions & Answers

Does my U.S. work visa prove that I am authorized to work in the U.S.?

A nonimmigrant who wants to work in the U.S. must have valid work authorization. They are not required to have a visa, although a visa is needed if they want to travel internationally.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 9, 2024

H-1B and E-3 Visa

Can I Use my Work Visa to Enter the U.S. if I Changed Employers?

If a visa holder has changed employers in the same visa category, they may be able to use their existing visa to enter the U.S., even if it is annotated with the name of their prior employer.

Khadija DerrickAugust 3, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

What is an H-1B Transfer?

An H-1B transfer is when a foreign national in the U.S. on an H-1B has a new employer file an H-1B petition on their behalf.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 28, 2023

Español Foreign Language Articles

¿Puedo tener varios empleadores con una visa H-1B?

La visa H-1B permite múltiples empleadores y el empleo concurrente. Cada petición individual debe cumplir los requisitos del visado H-1B.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 16, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

H-1B Visa for Teachers

Teachers can qualify for an H1b visa if they have at least a Bachelor’s degree in the field.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 14, 2023

A group of people in a Q&A session raising their hands to ask questions

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

H-1B Registration Process for FY2024: Q&A

For FY2024, the H1b registration system will open at noon EST March 1, 2023 and close at noon EST on March 17, 2023.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 3, 2023

Immigration

Duplicate Copies No Longer Required by USCIS for Form I-129 Petitions

Starting from August 11, 2022, USCIS no longer requires duplicate copies of the Form I-129 application and supporting documents, unless specifically asked for.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 2, 2023

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

I am a worker on an H-1B Visa. Do I have to leave the United States immediately if I happen to lose my job?

If a foreign national is working in the U.S. in E, H, L, O, or TN visa classifications and the employment arrangement ceases, the worker is given a 60-day grace period during which their stay in the United States will…

Khadija DerrickJanuary 25, 2023

Immigration

¿Quiere iniciar un negocio en los Estados Unidos? Cual visa de inmigración debería seleccionar si es usted un empresario, inversionista o dueño de un negocio.

Muchos extranjeros que quieren iniciar un negocio en los Estados Unidos les han pedido a los abogados de Scott Legal, P.C. una explicación de las diferentes opciones de visa disponibles para ellos.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 18, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Do I get a grace period if my H-1B employment terminates?

If you h1b employment terminates, you can stay in the U.S. for 60 days or until your I-94 expires, whichever is shorter

Khadija DerrickDecember 8, 2022

Immigration

Help, I’ve been laid off! What are my visa options?

If you have been laid off from your U.S. job you may have a 60 day grace period that will give you time to find a new employer, change to a new status or make plans to depart the U.S.

Khadija DerrickNovember 17, 2022

Immigration

What is VisaScreen and why is it relevant for immigration?

Foreign nationals coming to the U.S. to work in certain healthcare occupations must pass a screening process first using a service called VisaScreen.

Khadija DerrickOctober 14, 2022

A group of business owners having a discussion

E-2 Visa Immigration

I want to sell my E-2 business and stay in the U.S. What are my options?

E-2 investors who plan to sell their business and remain in the U.S. have several visa options to consider.

Khadija DerrickOctober 11, 2022

A man working on his laptop from his desk

Immigration

I am on DACA, can I apply for an H1B visa?

DACA recipients may be eligible for an H1B if they have a job offer, bachelor’s degree, entered the U.S. legally and have not accrued more than 6 months of unlawful presence.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 16, 2022

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Do I need to work full-time on an H-1b visa? Can I get a second job?

You don’t need to work full-time on your H1B visa and you can also start another H1b employment if the new employer sponsors you.

Khadija DerrickAugust 12, 2022

H-1B and E-3 Visa

What is an E-3 specialty occupation, and can a pilot qualify?

An analysis of the E-3 and H-1B specialty occupation requirement, and how it applies to pilots.

Khadija DerrickAugust 2, 2022

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Can I Have Multiple Employers while on an H-1B Visa?

The H-1B visa allows for multiple employers and concurrent employment. Each individual petition must meet the H-1B requirements.

Khadija DerrickApril 26, 2022

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Can I maintain H-1B temporary immigration status and status under TPS at the same time?

Yes, a temporary immigration status is a legal immigration status allowing for a noncitizen to be present in the United State for a specific reason, usually for a specific period of time or when the reason for the visit has…

Khadija DerrickJanuary 12, 2022

Business man working at his desk with his laptop off

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

H-1B Extension Beyond the 6th Year When Your Category is Not Current

If you have an approved I-140 petition, you could extend your H-1B status even beyond the 6-year statutory period.

Khadija DerrickOctober 8, 2021

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

H-1B Visa: Things a U.S. Employer Needs to Know

H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) have a bachelor’s degree, and the petitioner (the U.S. company) can employ the worker for…

Khadija DerrickMarch 12, 2021

H-1B Master’s Cap Petition Approved for a Financial Risk Analyst

Extending Your H-1B Visa Beyond 6 Years with an Approved NIW Petition

H-1B & H-4 visas issued at the U.S. Consulate in Armenia

Important Update on U.S. Visa Renewals – DOS Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Begins January 29, 2024

Differences in Dependent status for Nonimmigrants

Does my U.S. work visa prove that I am authorized to work in the U.S.?

Can I Use my Work Visa to Enter the U.S. if I Changed Employers?

What is an H-1B Transfer?

¿Puedo tener varios empleadores con una visa H-1B?

H-1B Visa for Teachers

H-1B Registration Process for FY2024: Q&A

Duplicate Copies No Longer Required by USCIS for Form I-129 Petitions

I am a worker on an H-1B Visa. Do I have to leave the United States immediately if I happen to lose my job?

¿Quiere iniciar un negocio en los Estados Unidos? Cual visa de inmigración debería seleccionar si es usted un empresario, inversionista o dueño de un negocio.

Do I get a grace period if my H-1B employment terminates?

Help, I’ve been laid off! What are my visa options?

What is VisaScreen and why is it relevant for immigration?

I want to sell my E-2 business and stay in the U.S. What are my options?

I am on DACA, can I apply for an H1B visa?

Do I need to work full-time on an H-1b visa? Can I get a second job?

What is an E-3 specialty occupation, and can a pilot qualify?

Can I Have Multiple Employers while on an H-1B Visa?

Can I maintain H-1B temporary immigration status and status under TPS at the same time?

H-1B Extension Beyond the 6th Year When Your Category is Not Current

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