What are the restrictions on day trading with a small account on a P1 status?

If trading your own money on your own time and equipment and not claiming any sort of IRS benefit (like creating a company and "expensing" or...

Is it okay that I filed I-130 first and wait for it to get approved before filing I-485?

You can file I-485 alongside the I-130 (if your spouse is a U.S. citizen or if filed in the F2A category the priority date is current) or you can...

Only an L1 petition can be filed through premium processing, but the USCIS as a courtesy will usually also approve the L2 COS or EOS accompanying...

Timely filed I-539 extension rejected, I-94 expired 9 months back. Is it a over stay?

You were in a period of authorized stay with a non-frivolous extension of status application and there is technically no deadline to this period of...

Hi...my employer told me that they made new rules this year, they will not sponsor any employee for h1b because of high expense.

The USCIS filing fees have not changed since December 23, 2016 so the employer's argument for the fee increase is not valid. An explanation of the...

Can i apply for H4 to F1 change of status while my H1B is under process?

Yes, the COS from H4 to F1 can be filed. You are probably aware that you can study in H4 status as well, although F1 offers certain benefits such...

What happens if COS approved but H4 EAD denies while changing status from f1 opt?

Change of status to H4 is the "last action" by the USCIS and will result in loss of F1 (including associated OPT) status. There is no advantage...

If the H1B petition does not require the experience that you gained in your internship as a minimum qualification for the job, there is no...

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Changing from a cap exempt to a cap subject employer.

The anticipated validity date for the cap-subject H1B petition would be October 01. There may be an option to work with immediate start date...

Selecting embassy for consular processing. Form I 130 for spouse ?

You can select Riyadh if your wife is expected to still be living and working there for a couple of years (a little more or less depending on...