H-1B Visa • An Immigration Lawyer's Blog

Re-entering the U.S. with a Valid I-94 Form & Expired Visa (Automatic Revalidation)

April 28, 2021August 10, 2011 by admin

An H-1B visa holder intended to take a cruise trip to Mexico with his family. His only concern is that the H-1B visa is expired even though his I-94 is still valid. Can he take the trip and return to the United States without a valid visa? The answer is that he may be able … Read more

USCIS Issued FAQ on Gap between F and H status

June 10, 2016May 3, 2011 by admin

USCIS issued an FAQ today that discusses the automatic extension of post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 status in the U.S. for students with pending or approved H-1B petitions for an employment start date of 10/1/11, under the Fiscal Year 2012 H-1B cap. Which petitions and beneficiaries qualify for a cap-gap extension? H-1B petitions … Read more