The Truth About the H-1B Lottery: Myths and Facts
The H-1B selection is no longer a pure lottery, and several popular beliefs about it are outdated. This myth-check covers weighted selection,…
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The Truth About U.S. Immigration Wait Times
Immigration waits are really several separate queues: agency processing, visa number availability, labor certification and consular appointments. Here is how to tell…
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What If My Passport Expires Before My Visa Interview?
You need a valid passport to be issued a U.S. visa, and many applicants need it valid for six months beyond their…
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What Happens If I Move While My Immigration Case Is Pending?
Most noncitizens must report a new address to USCIS within 10 days, and each pending case needs its address updated too. Here…
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What Happens If I Miss a USCIS Biometrics Appointment?
Missing biometrics can lead USCIS to treat your case as abandoned and deny it. Here is how to reschedule before the appointment,…
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What Happens If My Priority Date Retrogresses?
Retrogression means a Visa Bulletin date moves backward, so a case that was current no longer is. Here is what happens to…
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What Happens If My Employer Withdraws My H-1B Petition?
When an employer withdraws an H-1B petition, the worker loses the basis for that status. Here is what the employer owes, how…
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What Happens If USCIS Denies My Case?
A USCIS denial is not always the end. Depending on the form, you may be able to appeal, file a motion to…
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What Happens If My Visa Expires While I Am in the U.S.?
Often nothing, at least right away. A visa is a travel document for entry, while your permitted stay is set by your…
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Can I Naturalize After a Long Time Outside the U.S.?
Naturalization requires both continuous residence and physical presence. Long trips can break residence or leave too few days in the country. Here…
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