8 CFR 1003.2 - Reopening or reconsideration before the Board of Immigration Appeals.

If the Chief Council has agreed on the joint motion, you have good chances for the BIA to reopen. Consult an experienced immigration attorney on...

My I-140(NIW) is denied with option to reconsider/appeal in 33 days. If I file MTR is my EAD valid and stay legal? F-1 expired

You are considered to be in status for the pendency of the appeal. Consult an experienced immigration attorney without any delays to help you...

Q 15, if you were never committed a crime for which you were never arrested, the answer is "No." For Q 16-18, answer "Yes," then explain below, and...

Co-sponsoring financial responsibilities

Once you sign as a co-sponsor, you enter into a contract with the U.S. government for 10 years, or until the beneficiary accrues 40 quarters of...

How long does national visa center takes to send me my immigrant visa after my i601 form has been approved

In a matter of weeks.

B2 visa for parents

The adjudication of your parents' B2 visa is separate and apart from your H1B approval. They will independently have to show a clear "intent" to...

Will I lose my J-1 status if my passport expires before I renew it?

I agree with my colleagues, you will maintain your J-1 status even when your passport expires, but go ahead and renew it immediately. In the...

A VAWA bill question for those who know..

Only and when the new regulation becomes a law can we know how it will affect future VAWA cases. Until it becomes the law, those who already filed...

Is there a minimum stay period for L2?

I agree with my colleagues, no problem for the short travel.

Consequences of being out of status on J1 visa for less than 180 days?

Whenever possible, try not to be out of status, so as not to complicate your future return to the U.S. Consult an experienced immigration attorney...