H1 transfer denial, fresh petition and impact of denial?

Technically, an H-1B petition denial is not final until there has been an appeal to the AAO and the AAO has rendered a final decision. So, if the...

You might want to consider just moving on and finding a more competent new lawyer when you file the next immigration-related petition for this or...

Understanding details of adjustment of status to Permanent Resident from E-3 via marriage

A lot depends on how long you have had your green card. If you are close to being eligible for US citizenship, you should wait until until you...

Is it harder to port your Green Card application to a new employer compared to H1B Transfer? If so, how long is the process?

The rules for transferring ("porting") a green card application are quite different, and more restrictive, than the rules for changing H-1B...

In NY, what sanctions does one face when two parties agree to marry for the purpose of making one a U.S. citizen?

Entering into a fraudulent marriage for green card (not "citizenship") purposes is a serious federal crime, as my colleagues have pointed out. ...

Are same sex marriages difficult or tricky when applying for permanent residency?

My experience with same sex marriage green card interviews has been that they were even easier than opposite sex marriage ones. The immigration...

Hi - I am in US since 9th May 2015 on a L1A Visa (approved in April 2015 in India). I want to file a Green card in EB1 category.

The mere fact that you were previously denied L-1A in the past should normally not have any effect on your eligibility for a green card now. Each...

Implications of Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage/green card

As one of the other lawyers answering your question has mentioned, the issue before the Supreme Court now has nothing to do with the validity of...

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L1 visa for my wife when I am on F1

An F-1 visa requires "non-immigrant intent", i.e. intent to return to one's home country after one's studies are completed. However, L-1 does not...

Filing an AOS for EB-1 with very constant travel requirements, does anyone have any advice on how to expedite the AP?

As another lawyer answering this question has indicated in her comment, filing an EB-1 case without a lawyer is risky, at best. The standards for...