Regarding consular processing

There is a question on the nonimmigrant visa application form asking whether an immigrant petition has been filed. It must be answered truthfully,...

No, you cannot be employed in the U.S. under the facts in your question. The USCIS will agree with me and the CBP will agree with me.

Can we go to china after 6 months for vacation then go back to USA again for another 6months?

Not recommended. You should spent more time outside the U.S. than inside the U.S., and even then if you are spending a considerable amount of time...

My OPT expired in December 2012, is it possible to apply to get my status back with the USCIS? What would I need to do. Thanks

You have not provided your current status or even whether you are present in the U.S. In any event, another period in OPT is not possible until...

Fiction. A U.S. degree means exactly what it says.

Will my H1 clock be reset?

You started accruing unlawful presence when the L1B petition was denied in April, 2013 (and the I-94 had already expired by this time) until you...

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I'm a US citizen, sister has tourist visa expiring in a year or so, currently overseas, want to apply for I 130, now or later?

Filing an I-130 petition is required to establish a priority date (place in line) for the F4 preference category. It will probably take 10 to 15...

H1B VISA with L2 visa

Your case will probably be subject to the visa cap (filing in April with employment start date of Oct. 01). If an H1B petition is filed by your...

H1B revoked 3 years back. Can I re-file for under H1B cap-exempt?

Your employer can file an H1B petition for you without being subject to the visa cap as you held H1B status at some point within the past 6 years,...

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R-entering US on H1B on pending PERM.

The Consulate will not issue an H1B visa if PERM is denied, as it is no longer pending or approved. Enter the U.S. if PERM denial is expected with...