Hey Peter, I'm about to expire my 60 days of grace period for finding another employer under TN visa, has the USCIS said anything about extending that grace period because of coronavirus? Also, if my visa is still valid until September, can I just go to an airport POE and change my employer there with a letter of employment? Thanks!
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#192Hi Peter, I'm a dual citizen Canadian(born)/Italian (passport) with 20+ years experience in Tech. Co-Founded and sold my own business and now CTO of the company that acquired my business. I don't have an actual degree and my highest education level is a private college degree from a tech trade school called a DEP and some industry specific certifications like CISSP, CISM , CEH, MCSE. What's the easiest way for me to…
Are you in Canada now and if so would you be coming to work for a company related to your current employer or a different company?
Yes i'm currently in Canada now ... No it would not be for my employer. I don't have a job offer currently. I would like to know if it's even possible before attempting to apply for jobs.
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#193Whats the process like if i have a H1B & approved I140 and move over to H4 for some reason.
If i want to get back onto H1B do i need to go through the lottery again ?
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#194Thanks Peter, much appreciated!
Is the US government still processing E2 visa applications. I am Canadian who was planning on submitting in late April.
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#195Hi Peter. Can you be furloughed or have a reduction in hours if you are on a L-1 visa?
There's been no change in the rules yet so a furlough is no different from a termination so your 60-day grace period clock would start once you are furloughed and L-1s must work full time so there is no option for part-time L-1 employment.
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#196Hi Peter, I have a greencard and we would like to apply for an F2A greencard for my wife. At the same time, she would like to pursue further education (masters). Are there restrictions against that while pursuing the F2A?
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#197Hi Peter, I currently have a H1-B working for a big tech co based in Seattle, but am staying/working from Canada (I'm a Canadian citizen) since the start of March due to covid. I can technically return to the US based on the work visa, but would prefer to stay here until things improve. What are the immigration/work implications of that?
You should be fine and be able to reenter in L-1 status without issue. You might need to carry a letter from your employer before you reenter confirming your employment.
Do you mean fine to re-enter on H-1B or L-1?
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#198Can Canadians currently enter the US on a B1 visa?
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#199Earlier quoted context omitted.
You should contact the US Embassy where you are living or speak with your Congressional representative in the U.S. but likely, unless it is dangerous where you are, you and your partner will need to go through the standard marriage-based/fiancee process and having your partner enter on a tourist visa and then apply for a green card is legally impermissible and risky - although might be forgiven in the end.
If the US Embassy has closed, what would you recommend?
All Embassies are still open; they're just on significantly reduced staff and only handling very limited matters but if you can't reach anyone, contact your Congressional representative.
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#200Hi Peter, I currently have a H1-B working for a big tech co based in Seattle, but am staying/working from Canada (I'm a Canadian citizen) since the start of March due to covid. I can technically return to the US based on the work visa, but would prefer to stay here until things improve. What are the immigration/work implications of that?
You should be fine and be able to reenter in L-1 status without issue. You might need to carry a letter from your employer before you reenter confirming your employment.
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