Want to change my visa from H4 to F1 before i get divorced. i am not living with him. Please help how to approach the problem.

To change to F1 on the I-539, you will need to show that you are maintaining H4 status. This may require recent pay stubs/W2 of your husband, copy...

Artist Visa (O1) stamp in passport needed or not?

A visa stamp is required only for entering the U.S. If she has no plans to travel, then it is OK if she does not have an O1 visa stamp in her...

How long does it take USCIS to respond to a Request for Evidence and give a decision about form I-539 for change of status?

Online updates are slow and may not reflect current status. Hopefully you submitted the RFE response by trackable mail. The USCIS typically...

Immigration question: should she file taxes or not?

I agree with Attorney Behar. I would only add that the obligation to pay taxes is required irrespective of immigration status.

Would the continuous residence (for N400) be broken if I was out of USA for 2-3 trips (approx. 140 days) back to back?

It is OK to file for naturalization as you were physically present more than 50% of the time in the 5 year window immediately preceding the...

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Depending on the minimum requirements of the EB2 position, a letter from all former employers may not be required to qualify you for the offered...

Is USCIS officer a reliable source?

Prioritize the written documentation received from the USCIS and therefore respond to the RFE directly without referencing what you were told on...

Greencard and H1 visa

An H1B petition can be filed because your I-485 is not yet approved. In fact, it is a good idea to maintain you nonimmigrant visa status to keep...

Once applied for H1B, can I travel to USA as tourist? (with tourist visa)

It is OK to enter on a tourist visa based on the statements in your question. To activate H1B status, you will need to enter the U.S. with an...

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It is not allowed. Tutoring is employment, and requires employment authorization. Since an H1B visa is employer specific, you can be employed...