Marriage-based conditional green card holder. I need a lawyer before me and my husband start a long-distance marriage.

You will need to contact attorneys directly. You can use the find an attorney feature on this site to help you find attorneys to whom you are...

Does a previous Dv lottery application affects my current J-1 application ??

Tge fact that you previously registered for the DV lottery should not prevent you from getting a J-1 visa. However, consular officials have broad...

Can i file a COS from H4 to H1B if i find a job while my H4 app is pending? is it possible since i used all the 6 yrs on H1B?

You need to be very careful about filing multiple COS requests. You will not be eligible for an extension beyond the sixth year if your Form I-140...

When and Where I can contact the pro bono immigration lawyers in NYC?

You can find a list of pro bono representatives at https://www.justice.gov/eoir/file/ProBonoNY/download. However, please keep in mind that not...

After filing an I-485, does one have to remain in non-immigrant status in order to be able to receive a permanent resident card?

It is always best to remain in nonimmigrant status through adjustment of status. There is a more serious issue and that is your intent at the time...

Having a green card, can I travel abroad as much and as long as I want or would it jeopardize the residency status?

As a green card holder, you are expected to reside in the United States. If you are spending more time outside the country than in the country, you...

You do not appear to be eligible to file a Form N-470. To be able to preserve raise for purposes of naturalization, you must be leaving the United...

Having a green card, if I change my working physical address, do I require to do any amendment (as it happens with the H1B)?

There is no requirement to file an amendment once you have received a green card.

Does Being In America At The Time Of Your Green Card Application Improve Your Chances of Getting a Green Card?

You should NOT enter the United States on a visitor visa if your intent is to remain here permanently and seek lawful permanent residence. This can...

Having a green card, is there a requirement to work from a particular physical location (as the address in the LCA for an H1B)?

You may work in any location with a green card. If you obtained your green card through an employment-based immigrant visa petition, you should...