I want to sponsor my mother's green card. However, I have a job offer overseas. Will this affect my ability to sponsor her?

You must be a U.S. citizen to sponsor a parent. Your should be domiciled in the U.S. as well.

My foreign bride and I have been married in the states, what evidence and other documents do I need to send with form I485?

The I-130 immigrant petition does not need to be filed (assuming that you married within 90 days of her entry), only the adjustment of status...

Do I need to file form I-765 with I-130 and I-485 as a H1B visa holder?

There is no disadvantage in filing the I-765 with the adjustment of status package. It allows for unrestricted employment and you can still...

"Can an illegal immigrant cash in an insurance check after suffering from a bad car accident?"

From an immigration perspective, absolutely, your uncle is entitled to the proceeds of the settlement. It will not jeopardize his immigration...

What would be the F 1 Visa effective date during Change of Status from H 4 to F 1? Can it be back-dated?

The date of approval is the effective date. Don't worry, you will be considered to have maintained status if the application to change status was...

Can my father become US citizen even when he spent more than 9 months out of US back in 2009?

It is possible, assuming that the trip was less than 1 year. He should consult with an immigration attorney to determine if there is...

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Do I need to send in copy of my DS 2019 and I20s from when I was on J visa and F visa when applying for AOS?

You need to provide satisfactory evidence of having completed the 2 year home country requirement. This depends on the totality of the evidence...

LCA should be posted. Certified LCA is required if outside the commuting distance or the metropolitan statistical area. Amended H1B petition is...

F1 visa and overseas employment

No, you are not violating your F1 status. You are not performing any services for this company.

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H1 extension based on I140 approval

There is no restriction on employment outside the U.S. You can work for any company on any terms. When PERM is pending for one year, or I-140...