Hi, I am a F1 student VISA holder here in the US. I would like to know if it is legal to invest in stocks/shares ?

It is legal to invest in stock and to receive dividends since this activity does not constitute unauthorized employment. As to the tax...

I got a RFE I485 to establish that the petitioner is a Citizen Hence, i stated clearly he wasn't. He is a permanent resident.

Your I-485 cannot be filed until the I-130 petition is approved (or pending) and the priority date current in the F2A category. Only if the visa...

LCA and H1 transfer process timing

The notice must be posted on or within 30 days before the filing date with the Department of Labor. The notice must remain posted for a total of...

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L2 expired, i-94 valid ,ead expires couple of months before i-94 and i get new L2 visa. Do I apply for ead renewal or New EAD

Apply for renewal. You can continue working on existing EAD until expiration. However, you must then discontinue working until EAD is renewed. You...

How long does H4 visa processing takes, worst case and best case?

I agree with my colleague to check the USCIS processing times at its website. As long as the application to change status to H4 based on...

I-485, adjustment of status. I am applying for an adjustment to permanent resident status because? Which do I choose?

Select "An immigrant petition giving me an immediately available immigrant visa number that has been approved" even if the I-130 has not yet been...

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My mother enter the country as a visitor B2. We applied I130 for adjustment of status. We received a receipt I797 C.

The I-130 should have been filed with the I-485. If only the I-130 was filed, the I-485 must be filed before her I-94 expires. Fortunately, parents...

Got a letter from USCIS that MY I131 was denied coz the amount incorrect & I applied for it with my I130, I765, I485 and I864.

The I-131 was returned since you did not sign. Go ahead and resubmit to the USCIS along with I-485 receipt notice issued by the USCIS. There will...

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You are fortunate that an RFE was issued rather than outright denial of the I-140, as the I-140 petition is not approvable without qualifying...

Is it okay if i go back to my country while my l1 visa is being reviewed.

You are in a period of authorized stay while the L1A petition is pending with the USCIS. Note: this is not the case if the L1A petition has been...