This is the kind of fact-specific question that should be asked in person, in consultation with an immigration attorney who has had the opportunity...

What is the impact of passport renewal on minor's COS from L2 to H4 , pending with USCIS for decision? What is the next step?

Not enough information: you did not say whether the application for COS was filed with USCIS before renewal application was filed. If it has, then...

So long as your country of birth remains eligible for the Diversity Visa lottery program, you can file for the DV lottery once every year, and it's...

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What is the time frame for an H1-B Sponsor Change by an Immigration Attorney?

You should also take into account the fact that in order to draft the necessary materials, the new employer must cooperate with the attorney and...

Does change of location with same employer warrant a new H1B?

Yes, in light of the Simeo decision and subsequent policy guidance, such a change will absolutely require a new petition.

E-2 Visa / Investing a substantial amount of capital

If you raised the $200K from other investors, that is NOT going to count toward your investment, because those are not your funds personally at...

Having an I-130 petition filed for you by a brother or sister does NOT allow you to stay in the US past the date on your I-94 period of admission...

I am a joint sponsor for my niece whose husband is filling out the I 130 change of status

You need to be domiciled in the United States, you need to have filed tax returns in the US and know your Adjusted Gross Income/Total Income for...

Can court force uncooperative husband to file immigration papers in order for me to obtain legal status and get SSN ?

You cannot force an unwilling spouse to sponsor you for immigration benefits. However, if there is abuse or violence in the home, there may be...

Removal of Condition after separation. AFter separation

Even if you have a lot more evidence that the marriage was originally entered into in good faith, if you and the sponsoring spouse have since...