I have H-4 status. If I want to go to school do I need to change to F-1 status?
QUESTION: I am currently on H-4 visa. I want to go back to college. Do I need to change to an F1 visa? THE IMMIGRATION ANSWER MAN: H-4 status … Continue reading
Why can’t I sponsor my employee under the EB2 category using experience he gained with me?
QUESTION: I have been sponsoring an employee for an H1b for 3 years. He has a bachelor’s degree and he had 2 years of experience before he came to … Continue reading
If a U.S. permanent resident takes a trip abroad that lasts longer than a year are they still eligible to apply for citizenship?
QUESTION: My father has been a U.S. permanent resident since 1997. About 9 years ago he took a trip and ended up staying abroad for 4 years before … Continue reading
USCIS approved the I-130 I filed for my husband. Why is he being told not to go to the visa interview?
QUESTION: I am a U.S. citizen and my husband is in the U.S. illegally. I filed an I-130 and it was approved. It is my understanding the visa is available … Continue reading
If I petition for my child, can her mother come with her as a derivative beneficiary?
QUESTION I am a U.S. citizen. I filed an I-130 petition for my 2 year old child. I am not married to my child’s mother yet. Can my child’s … Continue reading
I am licensed to practice in one state. Could I qualify for an H-1B petition in another state?
QUESTION: I am a Physical Therapist and am licensed to practice in NY. Could I qualify for an H-1B petition for another state? Is it mandatory that I have … Continue reading
Will my wife’s family-based immigrant petition affect my employment-based immigrant petition?
QUESTION: I am in the U.S. on an H-1B and my wife is on an H-4. My company will start my residence process, probably using the EB2 category. … Continue reading
USCIS will be increasing filing fees starting November 23, 2010
USCIS will be increasing filing fees starting November 23, 2010. Below is a list showing the current fees and the new increased fees. Applications filed before November 23, 2010 can … Continue reading
I am a student on an F-1. What is the best way for me to become a permanent resident?
Question:I am a student currently in the US on a valid F1 visa. I want to immigrate to US. Could you please let me know the best way to do … Continue reading
Should I be worried that USCIS wants to interview me for my employment-based I-485?
Question: I have been called in for an immigration interview for my employment-based I-485 adjustment of status. Is that normal procedure now or it is unusual for this to … Continue reading
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