Visa to USA – F1, H1B, H4.
Here are couple of updates about H1B Visa 2014 Regular Processing Receipt Number. Difference between H1B Approval Forms – I797A, I797B and I797C USCIS has started the data entry process for H-1B petitions selected in the lottery. Data entry for non-premium processing cases will begin after the premium processing cases are entered, and rejection notices…
Comprehensive Immigration Bill was introduced in U.S. Senate few back. Bill is about 1500 pages with sweeping changes to current U.S. Immigration system. Name of the Bill : Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. Introduced by Gang of Eight Senators : Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Richard Durbin…
Question: First of all, Thank you so much for this helpful blog. If possible, can please post an article explaining the difference between the F1 Visa stamp on the passport and F1 Status? Most students don’t know the difference between F1 Visa and Legal Status. People don’t know they can also be in the U.S….
Now we know H1B Visa 2014 Cap Count and USCIS H1B Visa 2014 Lottery results. Here are some of FAQ’s on H1B Visa 2014 Lottery Results How do I know if my H1B application is selected in H1B Visa Lottery? USCIS will issue receipt number for H1B Visa applications selected in the lottery. Receipt notice…
Does USCIS use a different algorithm to conduct a lottery for different majors? Ex – if one person has a PhD in Economics and the other person has a masters in computer science, will they both have the same probability? As per my knowledge number of students applying for an H1B with economics/finance (masters or…
My friend is going to graduate with MS in the 1st week of may 2013 (next month). Due to some reasons their department HOD is not going to sign the OPT form. So in order to stay in USA I just gave few options to my friend like Apply for H-1B (consulting Firms) this year…
Now, we are almost certain about the possibility of H1B Visa 2013 lottery. Unofficial reports are indicating large numbers of UPS, Fedex, USPS Overnight deliveries of H1b Visa applications to California and Vermont Service centers. If there is a H1B Visa 2013 – 2014 Lottery, what can you do to increase your chances of getting…
My interview was scheduled at 9 a.m. I was bit nervous during F1 Visa interview. Regarding my details : I will get research assistantship of $16000 and full tuition fee waiver while pursuing MS. F1 Visa Interview – Soil Science Me: Good morning, sir VO : Good morning VO: University name? Me: North Dakota state…
I received following question from a reader about his 17 months STEM OPT Extension on Feb 6, 2013. I figured, this STEM OPT Extension experience will help others, if you haven’t reported your first employment to your school DSO. Update 1 ( Feb 6, 2013) As my initial OPT completes on May 2013 I applied…
What is the difference between H1B Visa Filing dates on April 1 and October 1? I’m not clear between H1B Deadlines and application filing dates. In order to understand the H1B Visa application process, you need to know 2 important dates and fiscal year dates. April 1 October 1 Fiscal Year Time ( or H1B…