You are violating F1 status, and this absolutely will impact change of status and adjustment of status eligibility in the future. It may or may not...

You will state your residence the last 5 years when completing the naturalization application. The USCIS will expect that you answered that...

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Switching to H4 while on visit visa

You need to correctly file an application with the USCIS to change status to H4 no later than expiration of your I-94, or change of status to H1B...

Issues at Port of Entry on H1B

It should not be a problem, as you have not been in the U.S. a significant period of time. Carry a letter from your employer acknowledging that you...

I applied F-1 visa last October and finally I received Approval Notice letter today . But Valid from 05/03/2014 until D/s

An application to change status filed on Form I-539, when approved, is normally with immediate effect. If otherwise, it could be a USCIS error....

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I am planning to apply for change of status from B2-F1, If my COS got denied, What happens to my current visitors visa?

If the COS application is denied, you will start accruing unlawful presence from the date of denial. Your existing B2 visa will no longer be valid...

Using the EAD/AP Combo Card

I recommend the I-485 receipt notice as well as recent pay stubs from the I-140 employer. I also recommend carrying evidence that you were...

I agree with Attorney Gray. Wait until you are in F1 status.

Out of US for more than a year. Once my I -140 get approved then do I need new H1 subject to Cap or get H1 ext. on expired one?

You should discuss with your employer. It will either decide to file an H1B petition now based on PERM filed one year ago, or (more likely) wait...

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H1 B expires before Stage 1 is approved

You either need to depart the U.S. , or file a non-frivolous and applicable change of status application to remain in the U.S. on a timely...