Will I still have a legal status when my h1-b expires and the marriage based application in pending?

You are in a period of authorized stay. You are not removable from the USCIS unless the I-485 is denied and you are not maintaining H1B or other...

Petitioning for a parent

Only a U.S. citizen child 21 years of age or over can file an immigrant petition for a parent. Entry with an intent to remain permanently in the...

The filing of the I-485 authorized you to remain in the U.S. However, if I-485 is withdrawn by the petitioner for any reason, your authorization to...

My i94 expires on Feb 6, I applied for an extension (i539) on Dec 20, what should I do?

You are in a period of authorized status based on pending extension of status application filed prior to expiration of your I-94. If an RFE is...

Is the USCIS citizenship text a multiple choice test?

It is not a multiple choice test. You will be asked 10 questions verbally at the naturalization interview, of which at least 7 must be answered...

The information on the I-539 itself is what is important, and if the immigration objective is self-evident and the supporting documents are well...

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Can i apply for H1 next year while i am in the US on H4 without COS as I might have to travel before Oct to my home country

Yes, it can be filed without COS and request consular processing instead. If you are not sure about your travel plans, the default option is to...

Is it a risk for a F1 student to travel overseas before the OPT start date? ( have EAD card, offer letter, I20)

You seem well prepared for entry to the U.S. Please notify the DSO at your university of your travel plans, and I recommend carrying your...

Cancellation of H1B petition

An H1B employer can always revoke an H1B petition. However, as you were selected within the visa cap during the past 6 years, another company can...

I am on L2 EAD.Valid till dec 2014.My employer wants to process my GC.But i stayed in US for only 1YEAR.

There is no minimum length of time (except perhaps the recommended period of 60 to 90 days to avoid charge of fraudulent entry) that you must be in...