Hello, My opt expired on July 18 2014 and I am planning to stay on depended through my wife. do I have enough time to do that?
Yes, you can apply for a change of status during the 60-day grace period following the end of your OPT.
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Yes, you can apply for a change of status during the 60-day grace period following the end of your OPT.
If you are not moving in the next month or two, you probably should file now with your current address. But you should discuss this with the...
It sounds like what you would be doing is not work requiring USCIS authorization. You can ask whether or not you need to complete Form I-9...
You can apply for an EAD after your status is changed to L-2. The processing of the I-765 will not be faster than before, unfortunately.
If you enter the U.S. as an L-1, your employer would need to file a new H-1B petition to change your status to H-1B. Or you would have to leave the...
I suspect that it makes no difference which date you put on the I-765. Personally, I put the receipt date, or if I don't know the exact date I...
You and your fiancee would benefit from a more in-depth consultation with a lawyer, but in general she can file a peittion for you as her spouse....
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You will need to complete the visa application form (DS-160) and make an appointment at the US consulate in your home country to apply for the H-1B...
You should bring another person who can translate for your wife. If the officer feels the need to ask your wife questions separate from you, there...
Yes, that is the message that appears when the application has been approved. You should get another message when the card has been mailed, and...