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Immigration

What is a Visa Cancellation Under 222(g)?

If you were in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa and you remained in the U.S. beyond the period of authorized stay (you overstayed your I-94 ), your non-immigrant visa will be automatically voided. You will not be able to…

Khadija DerrickMarch 11, 2021

Immigration

I overstayed in the U.S. past my I-94. Is there any way how to get my status reinstated? What should I do?

My I-94 for my E-2 visa expired. What should I do? Can I still file an extension of status for my E-2 visa when my I-94 has expired? Example 1 Let’s analyze the following scenario: Your E-2 visa is valid…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 19, 2021

Immigration

What is I-94 form? How can I get my I-94 form corrected?

What is I-94 form? I-94 is a form that is issued to aliens that come to the U.S. (except green card holders) and that governs their lawful stay in the U.S. Sometimes the period of time you can stay in…

Jenny ZhanOctober 20, 2020

Immigration Questions & Answers

What is a deferred inspection?

In certain situations, people who are entering the U.S. are referred to a deferred inspection. This usually happen if a CBP officer cannot make an immediate decision due to a lack of documentation. If a CBP officer cannot make an…

Jenny ZhanJuly 22, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

I am on an E-3 visa and my I-94 extends past my Labor Condition Application end date. Can I remain in the U.S. and work?

The E-3 visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. The visa is available to nationals from Australia only and is very similar to an H-1B visa. This visa category requires that the…

Jenny ZhanJuly 7, 2020

Questions & Answers

I checked my I-94 and it says D/S. What does D/S mean?

If you are not a U.S. citizen of a Green card holder, you should check your I-94 on this website every time you enter the U.S. The I-94 form governs your lawful stay in the U.S. Please read our blog…

Jenny ZhanJune 23, 2020

COVID-19

My status is running out and I cannot leave because of Corona Virus. Can I file a Change of Status application in the U.S.? What are the Implications of filing this application?

When you enter the U.S. on a visa, your I-94 date governs the amount of time that you are permitted to stay in the U.S. Normally, when status is about to expire, there is an option to either extend status,…

Jenny ZhanApril 15, 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: No Special COVID Relief for Nonimmigrants Seeking Change or Extension of Stay

At the moment, USCIS is not offering flexibility to nonimmigrant who are unable to depart the U.S. because of the COVID outbreak. Foreign nationals who are soon out of status may seek a change or extension of status to stay…

Jenny ZhanApril 14, 2020

COVID-19

I am in the United States on Visa Waiver or ESTA and my Period of Admission is Expiring. What is Satisfactory Departure and how can I request this during the Coronavirus?

The Visa Waiver Program or ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a program that allows citizens from certain countries (38 countries) to apply for admission to the U.S. using a simplified process. The applicant can use a web interface…

Jenny ZhanMarch 16, 2020

Family Immigration H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

What is Implied Departure? How can a Canceled Plane Ticket Impact Your USCIS Application? I cancelled my airline ticket, will it impact immigration?

For national security reasons, airlines routinely transmit passenger information to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) whenever a plane ticket is purchased. This is done at the purchase stage to give CBP sufficient time and resources to conduct background checks and…

Jenny ZhanApril 15, 2019

Immigration Questions & Answers

What is an I-94 and why is it important? How do I fix my I-94 if the information is incorrect?

What is an I-94? The I-94 is the Arrival/Departure Record Card that the United States government uses to keep track of the arrivals and departures of foreign nationals. The only people who do not receive I-94s when entering the United…

IanScottJanuary 3, 2017

i-94 | Scott Legal, P.C.

What is a Visa Cancellation Under 222(g)?

I overstayed in the U.S. past my I-94. Is there any way how to get my status reinstated? What should I do?

What is I-94 form? How can I get my I-94 form corrected?

What is a deferred inspection?

I am on an E-3 visa and my I-94 extends past my Labor Condition Application end date. Can I remain in the U.S. and work?

I checked my I-94 and it says D/S. What does D/S mean?

My status is running out and I cannot leave because of Corona Virus. Can I file a Change of Status application in the U.S.? What are the Implications of filing this application?

Coronavirus Update: No Special COVID Relief for Nonimmigrants Seeking Change or Extension of Stay

I am in the United States on Visa Waiver or ESTA and my Period of Admission is Expiring. What is Satisfactory Departure and how can I request this during the Coronavirus?

What is Implied Departure? How can a Canceled Plane Ticket Impact Your USCIS Application? I cancelled my airline ticket, will it impact immigration?

What is an I-94 and why is it important? How do I fix my I-94 if the information is incorrect?

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