I was arrested on 7/11/2011 for shoplifting for $170. Did community service and took a class. The charges were dismissed on 2012

Better to wait the full five years, until July 2016, needed to show Good Moral Character, before you file.

Change H1 sponsor within 15 days of landing in US and without paystub from first employer.

You must begin work for the first employer in order to activate your H1B status; otherwise no transfer is possible.

1751 - Submitted additional evidence (recd by Vermont on 2/4/15); have not heard a word. Conditional GC has officially expired

You submitted your RFE response about five weeks ago; I would not expect any action so soon. Be patient. If you wait many months without any...

Does the guardian for sij need to have a legal status

In NY, a guardianship will be granted by family court even if the guardian has no legal status.

Can I do anything about my immigration status here?

Unless you have maintained legal status continuously since your last entry (and will be able to do so for another 1.5-2 years), you won't be able...

What code to use on q#16 on I765 (i am filing this concurrently w\ I485+I130)? also on question 11 include h1b and/or ead info?

First question: read the instructions to the I-765. Second question: H1B is not the kind of work authorization they're asking about. Your prior...

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What is the tax percentage for a J1 visa ?

There's no specific percentage for people in J1 status; your tax rate depends on how much you earned, your filing status, etc. You should not have...

How long does it take to get a work authorization after applying for a greencard through marriage (spouse is a GC holder)?

Once you apply for adjustment of status (I-485), you will get an EAD within 2-3 months if you concurrently file the I-765. However, as my...

What is the process for someone who lost his green card 20 years ago, and never received a new card?

By remaining outside the US that long, he has abandoned his permanent residence and must start from scratch. Yes, his US citizen son can petition...

I applied for asylum in September 2014 and did my biometrics. I have already completed 180 days I am in H1B what do I do?

There is a long backlog in the asylum office and it takes them over a year to schedule interviews in many cases, so be patient. You can call the...