New H1b Eligibility

Yes, your employer can file an H1B petition with the USCIS naming you as the beneficiary. The petition should be filed at the beginning of April,...

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How long does it take in India from filing for green card to receiving it for spouse of a permanent resident?

After filing an I-130 immigrant petition in the F2A category, wait for USCIS approval which can take between 6 to 10 months. If the priority date...

Do I have to leave USA when OPT expires but already applied for a Green Card? - Am I still legal?

Ignore the visa expiration date, which is valid only for entry to the U.S. For OPT issues check with the DSO. Avoid violating your F1 status...

I am working as a fulltime employee on OPT which will be valid till Dec 20,2014.What are the chances for my wife to get F2 visa?

The Consulate should have no problem in issuing your wife an F2 visa if she provides satisfactory proof of you maintaining your F1 status,...

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Starting a company on a H1 visa

You can own up to 100% of a company as long as you are a passive investor. This means no employment, the definition of which encompasses day-to-day...

EAD Renewal(i-765) status showing "Card in Production" while L2 Extension(i-539) is in Initial Review.

The USCIS may have approved the EAD extension in error. If you receive the EAD prior to USCIS approval of the L2 extension of status application,...

I am a MS degree holder in Computer Science from Texas A&M University. Working for one Dallas based company.

Your employer will make that decision. There is no minimum amount of time that you must be in H1B status for the employer to start the green card...

My L1B Blanket visa is expired in Jan 2013 but I 94 is valid till Feb 2015. When can I apply new L1A visa?

There is an aggregate of 7 years allowed in L1B/L1A status. If eligible, the L1A petition can be filed anytime. There is no need to wait until...

Can I use H1b unused petition (approved in Oct-2010) to change my status from L1B to H1B

If the H1B petition was approved, then you were counted against the visa cap within the past 6 years. Co. C can file an H1B petition for you...

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I have a question on my visa validity.

If there is an I-94, that date will provide status expiration date. If only the petition validity date of Nov. 2015, assume that the status will...