FAQ

Q91 Employer 550

What is an RFE and how should my employer respond?

RFE (Request for Evidence) is USCIS asking for more information:Common reasons: Specialty occupation, degree equivalency...

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Q92 Employer 1,215

Can my employer place me on bench (no project) on H-1B?

Bench time on H-1B is problematic:H-1B requires productive work in specialty occupationExtended bench time may violate H...

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Q93 H-1B Visa 1,136

What is the H-1B lottery and how does it work?

📋 Summary:H-1B lottery happens when more than 85,000 petitions are filed. USCIS randomly selects petitions for proces...

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Q94 Employer 1,550

Can I change my job title on H-1B?

Job title changes may require amended petition:Material changes (different duties, location, significant salary change)...

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Q95 Employer 986

What is the H-1B cap-exempt category?

Cap-exempt H-1B doesn't count toward 85,000 cap:For employers that are institutions of higher educationNonprofit researc...

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Q96 Employer 1,811

Can I take unpaid leave on H-1B?

Unpaid leave on H-1B is generally not allowed:H-1B requires full-time employment and payment of prevailing wageExtended...

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Q97 Employer 1,526

What should I do if my employer asks me to work illegally?

If employer asks you to work illegally:Refuse immediately - working illegally can get you deported and bannedDocument ev...

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Q98 Employer 844

Can my employer sponsor my Green Card?

Yes, employer can sponsor Green Card through employment-based categories:EB-1: Extraordinary ability, outstanding profes...

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Q99 Employer 1,398

What is PERM and why do I need it?

PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) is labor certification required for EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards:Proves no qual...

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Q100 Employer 734

Can I change employers during Green Card process?

Changing employers during Green Card process is complex:Before I-140 approved: Must restart process with new employerAft...

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Q101 Employer 1,150

What happens if my employer withdraws my Green Card petition?

If employer withdraws Green Card petition:Before I-140 approved: Petition is terminated, must restart with new employerA...

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Q102 I-140 997

What is I-140 and how long does it take?

I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker) is the second step in employment-based Green Card process:Filed after PERM a...

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Q103 Green Card 1,794

What is a priority date and why is it important?

📋 Summary:Priority date is when your I-140 petition was filed. It determines your place in line for Green Card. Your...

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Q104 I-140 1,648

Can I travel while my I-140 is pending?

Yes, you can travel while I-140 is pending, but:Must maintain valid non-immigrant status (H-1B, L-1, etc.)Need valid vis...

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Q105 I-140 972

What happens if my I-140 is denied?

If I-140 is denied:You can file motion to reopen/reconsider (MTR) within 30 daysOr appeal to Administrative Appeals Offi...

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