The agencies in some countries issue a certified copy of a birth certificate rather than another original. So long as the certification is...

I'm on an expired tourist visa and I would like to know what steps do I need to take to get a working visa or a resident visa?

Fall in love and marry a U.S. citizen.

On the face of it, your employer would be too late to file for a change to L-1A. If you have spent several months outside the U.S. since the start...

I-751 , Marriage & No Updates on unconditional resident status change

First the conditions need to be removed. Then, if the marriage has taken place, the permanent resident can file a petition for the new spouse. But...

What process is needed to put H1B approved petition to valid status.

Sounds shady, because the employer is required to pay the fees for submitting the H-1B petition. You wife can go to the U.S. consulate now to apply...

Immigration and Green card Lawyer Question

If there is a chance that she might be out of the U.S. for one consecutive year, then she must apply for and obtain a reentry permit before leaving...

Students in F-1 status for duration of status (D/S) do not trigger the bars described in that BIA decision by departing the U.S. after falling out...

Live in the USA but got a green card visa interview in my native country. Can I ask to have the interview in the USA instead?

The NVC only schedules applicants for immigrant visas. All immigrant visas are issued outside the U.S. at a consulate or embassy. So you cannot ask...

If F1 OPT is denied, what is the status of the person? Does status after denial depends on the reason for OPT denial?

If the OPT is denied based on a violation of F-1 status, that means that your F-1 status ended at the time of your violation.

Marrying a U.S Citizen On A F-1 Visa After 2-3 Months Of Entry Into The Country

It would be wise for you and your girlfriend to consult with an immigration attorney to discuss your situation in more detail. Between a B-2 visa...