Calling only sister by filing I 130?

You must list the spouse/children on the I-130 petition, and the derivative family normally follows to join the primary beneficiary. However, when...

The pending H1B extension filed for your husband will not be impacted either positively or negatively if you file for the H4 EAD. The EAD will be...

Divorce right after approval of I-751

Do not throw away any documents showing a bona fide marriage even if the divorce process became bitter and you want to erase all marital memories....

Which field should I choose on I129 form when I'm applying with a new petitioner for the same visa type?

The employer preparing its H1B petition should select "Change of employer". Form I-129 only has 29 pages of bureaucratic instructions and is very...

Can i work before i take work permit?

If you choose to work prior to EAD issuance, and the employer is actually willing to employ you, it is technically a status violation but not a...

My Husband H1B Extension is under RFE. Can I still apply for H4 EAD?

The basis for filing EAD is covered by the spouse's I-140 approval. But note that the EAD will be valid only until H4 status expiration date.

You do not want the pending F2 COS application to be approved and supersede the current H1B status. Before deciding whether to depart the U.S. or...

How do I prove the bona fide nature of this marriage?

Your plan to be married somewhat earlier than you normally would to your beloved is acceptable since any immigration benefit is incidental....

H1-B approved but OPT application is pending!

F1 status is necessary to receive OPT, but OPT is not F1 status. You will not "lose" H1B status with OPT approval. If OPT is approved, keep it as a...

The USCIS will look at all supporting documents in determining a subsisting marital relationship. Be ready, however, to articulate a reason for not...