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Questions & Answers

I am in the U.S. on a post completion OPT and I filed a STEM OPT extension. Can I keep working after my OPT EAD expires and while the application is pending?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: You are currently in the U.S. working for Company X on your post-completion OPT. Your work authorization card is expiring on July 15 and you and your employer (Company X) filed a STEM OPT extension…

Jenny ZhanJuly 22, 2020

Questions & Answers

What is the maximum period of time I can be unemployed on OPT? What is the maximum period of time I can be unemployed on STEM OPT?

If you are currently in the U.S. working on a post-completion OPT or if you graduated university and you are currently looking for a job related to your field of study, you may be wondering for how many days in…

Jenny ZhanJuly 15, 2020

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COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: California Announces Access to Disaster Relief Funds for Undocumented Immigrants

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom announced on April 15 that the State is granting undocumented immigrants access to the State’s $125 million disaster assistance program. Undocumented immigrants do not meet the criteria for state unemployment insurance or the stimulus checks the…

Jenny ZhanApril 17, 2020

COVID-19

I am on an L-1 visa and my employment was terminated because of Corona virus/COVID-19. What are my options? Do I have to depart the U.S. right away?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have terminated employees. If you are in the U.S. on an L-1 visa and you have been…

Jenny ZhanApril 16, 2020

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COVID-19

My employer is sponsoring me for a green card & I am concerned about being laid off or furloughed. If I get laid off or furloughed am I still eligible to get a green card?

Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some companies have terminated employees. What is the impact on my pending green card case if I have been…

Jenny ZhanApril 14, 2020

COVID-19

I am in the U.S. on E-2 employee visa. Can I apply for unemployment benefits due to the Coronavirus? Can my spouse apply for unemployment benefits due to the Coronavirus?

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, many of our clients ask us the following question: Can I apply for unemployment benefits? If I apply for unemployment benefits, will the government determine that I am likely to become a public charge? Let’s…

Jenny ZhanMarch 25, 2020

I am in the U.S. on a post completion OPT and I filed a STEM OPT extension. Can I keep working after my OPT EAD expires and while the application is pending?

What is the maximum period of time I can be unemployed on OPT? What is the maximum period of time I can be unemployed on STEM OPT?

Coronavirus Update: California Announces Access to Disaster Relief Funds for Undocumented Immigrants

I am on an L-1 visa and my employment was terminated because of Corona virus/COVID-19. What are my options? Do I have to depart the U.S. right away?

My employer is sponsoring me for a green card & I am concerned about being laid off or furloughed. If I get laid off or furloughed am I still eligible to get a green card?

I am in the U.S. on E-2 employee visa. Can I apply for unemployment benefits due to the Coronavirus? Can my spouse apply for unemployment benefits due to the Coronavirus?

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